France boasts an amazing diversity of habitats & wildlife, from Ibex & Chamois scaling the cliff faces of the Alps & colonies of Puffins & Gannets on the rugged coasts of Brittany to one of the last western strongholds of the European Mink on the Atlantic coast & flocks of Flamingos shimmering in the heat as they feed in the wetlands of Camargue. France is one of the richest countries in Europe in terms of flora & fauna Â- its mammals include the Grey Wolf, Eurasian Lynx & the remarkable Pyrenean Desman. It also boasts one of the highest totals of breeding bird species in Europe, some of the best butterfly sites, & an outstanding array of wildflowers. Wild France celebrates the landscapes & natural history of this surprisingly diverse country. Expert naturalist Bob Gibbons examines the geography & climate, the many different habitat types & the remarkable variety of wildlife, while more than 250 superb colour photographs dramatically illustrate the species & places mentioned in the text.