Celebrating Cichlids from Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika

Description: This is a brand new book, BUT during transport some damage occurred (the bottom front and back cover corners have been lightly bumped/wrinkled) it DID NOT affect the pages inside, otherwise in mint condition and original shrink wrap... The regular retail price is US$84.50, get it for less now + FREE shipping in the USA!!! TITLE: Celebrating Cichlids from Lake Malawi and Tanganyika AUTHOR: Ad Konings DESCRIPTION: Just the words East African Rift Lake convey sufficient magic to attract the attention of those that have never even heard of cichlids. Imagine a body of water as large as the state of Maryland, filled with crystal clear water fresh water and teeming with millions of gaudily colored fishes. Just like a coral reef without the salt water, the currents, and the tides. And Africa has two such lakes, both about the same size and both with a unique set of fishes, almost all of them found only in that particular lake. A part of Lake Malawi has been declared a World Heritage Site, the world’s first freshwater park. The fauna of Lake Tanganyika, with a depth of 1470 meter/4,822 feet, the second deepest in the world, is thought to be older than six million years, and perhaps as old as 20 million. The lake may have been the cradle of most cichlids found today in East Africa. One of the most exciting groups of fishes, the cichlids, is dominant in both lakes Malawi and Tanganyika, with each lake harboring a staggering number of endemic species whose ranges are restricted not only to the lake in question but often also to a particular section of each lake. Some of the species occur only around tiny rocky reefs, with population densities as low as a few hundred individuals, while others are found lake-wide with millions caught every year by local fishermen. Since the 19th century, when Lake Malawi was discovered by Livingstone and Lake Tanganyika by Burton and Speke, scientists have been intrigued by the fact that so many species could originate in a single body of water. Leaving aside the intense scientific interest in African cichlids, these colorful creatures are also extremely popular with aquarists who are able to keep and breed many of them with ease. Each cichlid has an interesting story to tell; this book shows a collection of cichlid fishes that were caught in the act, the act of their behavior, the act of displaying their splendor, all demonstrating that they are celebrated segments of the rich tapestry of life in the magical lakes of Africa. 176 pages finest quality paper, 11.75 x 11", 400+ color photographs, linen bound, dust jacket, hardcover. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TRADE CONDITIONS: 1) GENERAL: - All books are NEW & IN ENGLISH, unless specified otherwise in the item description. - Our packing standard is better than most booksellers. - We describe all items to the best of our knowledge. - If you are looking for something special or have questions or suggestions or special wishes, don't hesitate to contact us. PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU START BIDDING OR BEFORE BUYING. - If an item arrives damaged, please contact us and we will make arrangements for replacement. Restrictions apply when buying used books (see description of the item you order). - NO returns accepted without our approval. - We do NOT accept returns if you don't like the item, as we are not responsible for the content of the books. - There is a 15% restocking fee for canceled orders or returned items (unless it was our mistake). - All orders receive a confirmation email when shipped. 2) Payment and Shipping Information: USA: - We will ship Media Mail or Priority Mail please specify, (Media Mail is the default shipping), but we are willing to ship as you want (FEDEX also possible, contact us for a quote). Contact us for different shipping instructions. - Payment has to be received within 5 business days. - We will also combine shipping costs for multiple items to save you money, in this case please contact us for a quote. International: - Payment has to be received within 5 business days. - We will ship First Class International or Priority Mail International (depending on the total weight of the package). - We ship at cost. - Please use the Shipping Calculator to find out the shipping costs of ONE item. - We will COMBINE shipping costs for MULTIPLE items to save you money, in this case please contact us for quote (the shipping calculator does NOT WORK properly for multiple items). For our Customers from CHINA: Your "SHIP TO" address HAS to be in ENGLISH. We cannot print, nor will the US Postal Services accept an address other then in ENGLISH. FOR BUYERS from OUTSIDE the USA: We are NOT responsible for CUSTOMS DUTIES at the country of destination. We will NOT declare an item as a "Gift". We are a serious legitimate business and no "funny business" is tolerated. When you place a bid or an order, you accept all the above. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister

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