Galapagos – Preserving Darwin's Legacy

Edited by Tui De Roy (David Bateman, RRP $79.99)

GALAPAGOS: PRESERVING DARWIN'S LEGACY

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I was immediately intimidated with the thoughts of reviewing a scientific publication on an island I knew nothing about.

However, as soon as I saw the name Tui De Roy as editor and principal photographer of Galapagos, Preserving Darwin's Legacy I knew that the photographs alone would stir the senses and be of great quality.

This publication by David Bateman has been recognised by the Galapagos National Park and Darwin Foundation as an official publication celebrating their 50th anniversary year.

Tui De Roy whom I respect as one of the world's leading wildlife photographers, grew up on the Galapagos Islands that most probably shaped her career as a conservationist photographer.

Tui has assembled a formidable and highly respected list of experts in their field who give an insight on the special efforts to protect these special islands, their flora and fauna, birdlife, in particular Darwin finches, land and marine iguanas, as well as the largest terrestrial vertebrates on the islands, giant tortoises.

These tortoises once roamed all of the worlds continents but now restricted to just the Galapagos islands and Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. This book will be a valuable asset to those interested in the evolution of various species, but also to those like myself who enjoys the fabulous photography.

The Galapagos Islands remain almost intact unlike many other islands, they represent an example of science and conservation working together to protect our biodiversity and minimize the impact of farming and tourism.

Tui De Roy has done a fabulous job in putting together a publication that shows the efforts to protect not only these wonderful islands, also all the Worlds ecosystems.

I recommend this book not only for the scientific entries but also world class photography.

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