The Pantanal of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay is South America's Serengeti: its wetlands are the largest on earth (they're half the size of France) and, in the dry season, crocodiles and storks jostle to gobble the last of the dying fish. Here, the continent's largest cat, the jaguar, lives alongside giant otters, anacondas and the world's largest parrot.
A comprehensive introduction to the best place to watch wildlife in South America, and illustrated throughout, this book is the only portable book to cover all the main wildlife groups while focussing exclusively on the Pantanal.
Based in Argentina, James Lowen is a wildlife writer, editor, photographer and lecturer. He is editor of the only magazine to focus on birdwatching in Latin America.
Bradt Travel Guides simply have the best wildlife coverage of any of the popular guide books.
- BBC Wildlife