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Japan : the natural history of an Asian Archipelago
Brazil, Mark, 1955-Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2022A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan's astonishing animals and plants-and the natural forces that have shaped them This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan's geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species-from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes-many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Engaging and authoritative, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore or learn about Japan's natural wonders, from the Japanese Macaque-the famous snow monkeys-to the magnificent Steller's Eagle. Features more than 878 colour photographs, illustrations and maps Provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to many of Japan's common and iconic mammals and birds Takes readers on a naturalist's journey to the key areas of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Nansei Shoto, as well as the Izu, Ogasawara and Iwo islands Introduces Japan's geology, geography, topography, climate, habitats, biodiversity and much more Explains where and how to watch and photograph wildlife in Japan, including whales.
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Japan : the natural history of an Asian archipelago
Brazil, Mark, 1955-Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2022A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan's astonishing animals and plants-and the natural forces that have shaped them This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan's geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species-from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes-many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Engaging and authoritative, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore or learn about Japan's natural wonders, from the Japanese Macaque-the famous snow monkeys-to the magnificent Steller's Eagle. Features more than 878 colour photographs, illustrations and maps Provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to many of Japan's common and iconic mammals and birds Takes readers on a naturalist's journey to the key areas of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Nansei Shoto, as well as the Izu, Ogasawara and Iwo islands Introduces Japan's geology, geography, topography, climate, habitats, biodiversity and much more Explains where and how to watch and photograph wildlife in Japan, including whales.
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青ヶ島火山および伊豆諸島南方海底火山地質図
Takada, Akira and 高田亮.1994Relief shown by contours. Panel title. Insets: Aogashima Kazan chishitsuzu = Geological map of Aogashima Volcano "Kono chizu wa Aogashima-mura Kyō...
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Geological map of the Japanese Empire on the scale of 1:1,000,000
Chishitsu Chōsajo (Japan)1902compiled by the Imperial Geological Survey of Japan, 1902. "All rights reserved by Kenzaburo Azuma"--Panel on verso corner. Includes 1 colored inse...
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Geological map of the Japanese Empire on the scale of 1:1,000,000
Chishitsu Chōsajo (Japan)1902compiled by the Imperial Geological Survey of Japan, 1902. "All rights reserved by Kenzaburo Azuma"--Panel on verso corner. Includes 1 colored inse...
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