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Hawaii's Animals Do the Most Amazing Things.
・ISBN 978-0-8248-3962-8 hard US$ 15.99
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| 著者・編者 | Coste, Marion, |
|---|---|
| シリーズ | (A Latitude 20 Book) |
| 出版社 | (University of Hawai'i Press, US) |
| 出版年月 | 2014 |
| ページ数 | 48 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜A04-13570＞ |
解説
Hawai'i is like no other place on earth. Raised above the sea by volcanic action, the islands are home to a fascinating array of animals, most of which are found nowhere else in the world.
Because the Hawaiian islands are so isolated-more than 2000 miles from any large land mass-many of its native animals have developed unusual adaptations that help them survive. For example, Hawai'i has
Hawai'i is the extinction capital of the United States. Only through education and thoughtful conservation can we prevent the disappearance of any more of Hawai'i's unique animals. The first step is to learn about these animals and begin to appreciate their special characteristics.
Because the Hawaiian islands are so isolated-more than 2000 miles from any large land mass-many of its native animals have developed unusual adaptations that help them survive. For example, Hawai'i has
- whales that sing
- dolphins that spin through the air
- bats that turn somersaults as they feed
- shrimp that climb waterfalls
- killer caterpillars
- a tiny blood-sucking bug that survives on the summit of Mauna Kea
Hawai'i is the extinction capital of the United States. Only through education and thoughtful conservation can we prevent the disappearance of any more of Hawai'i's unique animals. The first step is to learn about these animals and begin to appreciate their special characteristics.