The Artic and its Wildlife

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The Arctic region is certainly one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of the globe. The Arctic and its Wildlife offers a fascinating glimpse into this frigid world - its topography, climate, plant and animal life. The areas covered include parts of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard and the Soviet Union. There are chapters on:* Defining the Arctic* General Topography* The Arctic Climate* The Marine Environment* The Terrestrial Environment* Adaptations of Animals and Plants to the Arctic Environment* Flora of the Circumpolar Arctic* Arctic Insects* Breeding Birds* Terrestrial Mammals* Marine AnimalsAccompanying the text are 70 beautiful color plates and 59 black and white photographs, 30 tables and 38 figures.