Tropical Nature: Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America

Adrian Forsyth · Ken Miyata

May 2011 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Seventeen marvelous essays introducing the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest.

A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.

Ratings and reviews

This book was one of the most inciteful scientific books I've ever read!They do a great job of telling ecological stories in a way that anyone can understand. And Man! What cool stories. I have a BS in Wildlife science and I'm familiar with some of the interactions mentioned by these guys. But they opened my eyes to so many new ideas. I feel that my understanding of the Tropics has been increased 10 fold!! The writing style is also very good, very easy reading. As a field biologist there work struck a chord. I recomend this book to anyone who is planning a trip to the tropics. I have never been before, but this book has helped push me in that direction. I recently accepted a job in Maui for 5 months and my hope is that this book will make my experience there that much better. Can't wait to read more of there work. Hats off to Forsyth and Miyata.

Read this traveling through the amazon on the Napo River. Great ideas and interesting perspectives made the journey that much better. Well worth the read.

About the author

Adrian Forsyth holds a PhD in biology from Harvard University. He won the Canadian National Magazine Award for Science Writing in 1982 and 1983, the first author to win the award twice.