Natural Cuba is the first publication to extensively document the natural history of the Caribbean's largest, most diverse tropical island and archipelago. Cuba's remarkable number of endemic species-including the world's smallest bird, the bee hummingbird; minute frogs and boas; magnificent painted land snails; rare butterflies and orchids--contribute to the importance and beauty of Cuba and her rich fauna and flora depicted here. Bilingual parallel text throughout; richly illustrated with 112 color photographs, two maps and four illustrations; includes index and scientific names.
En espa±ol - Cuba natural es la primera publicaci³n que documenta extensivamente la historia natural de la isla y archipi©lago tropical m¡s grande y diverso del Caribe. El gran nºmero de especies end©micas cubanas (parte de las cuales aparece retratada aquÂ), incluye al zunzuncito, el ave m¡s peque±a del mundo; boas y ranas diminutas; caracoles terrestres de increÂble colorido; y mariposas y orquÂdeas muy raras--contribuyen a la importancia y belleza de la isla. Texto bilinge; 112 fotografÂas; 4 l¡minas; 2 mapas, Ândice y nombres cientÂficos.
