Antarctic Wildlife: A visitor’s guide to the wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage and Beagle Channel

As wildlife tourism to Antarctica continues to grow, this handy ID guide comes as a timely aid to anyone venturing into the Southern Oceans. It covers the areas usually included in tour itineries, from the southern Tip of Argentina to Antarctica proper. The book uses a photo-montage style for the illustrations, an increasingly popular method, which works well here and covers everything from lichens through to whales and birds, so a truly comprehensive guide. Essential for anyone visiting the area.

Book reviewed by Su Gough