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An account of the results of the Royal Geographical Society's scientific survey of Maraca Island in Brazil, one of the richest natural selvas remaining in the world, and of enormous importance for species conservation. The chapters cover the geology, soils, geomorphology, plant, insect, reptile, mammal, bird and aquatic vertebrates to illustrate the biodiversity of this key area. Almost 2,000 species are described (including 1,300 vascular plants). The book will form a lasting reference record of a major scientific achievement.