Animals at the Edge: Saving the World's Rarest Creatures - Softcover

Jonathan Baillie; Marilyn Baillie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1445106930 ISBN 13: 9781445106939

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 2011

Synopsis

The EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) of Existence program is a global conservation initiative aimed at saving rare species from extinction. This eye-opening book shows some of the important results of the group's work. Readers accompany real scientists on exciting scientific expeditions from the heights of the Cyclops Mountains in faraway West Papua, to the depths of the Yangtze River in China, to the forests of Haiti in the Caribbean, and the vast stretches of the Gobi Desert. Jonathan and Marilyn Baillie’s lively narratives and stunning photographs introduce such special creatures as the bumblebee bat, so small it can fit on a fingertip; the Bactrian camel, capable of surviving the harshest desert conditions; and the slender loris, a nocturnal beast hunted for its mythical magic powers. There is also a sense of urgency here: these and the eight other animals profiled are evolutionarily unique, which means that if they don’t survive there will be nothing similar left on Earth and our global biodiversity will be weakened forever.

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About the Author

Dr. Jonathan Baillie is Head of Field Conservation at the Zoological Society of London, where he is responsible for conservation projects focusing on threatened species in more than 30 countries. He founded the EDGE of Existence program, which focuses on Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species. Dr. Baillie has also contributed to some of the most influential documents on the status of the world's species. He lives in London, England.

Review

Fascinating. -- Cork Evening Echo Excellently enjoyable and informative contribution to our knowledge of creatures on the fringe of extinction. -- Books For Keeps A high credibility level and a real understanding of the issues involved. -- School Librarian Here is excellent and expansive coverage of a topically 'hot' subject which goes further than many in the manner of a careful balance of applied narrative, personalities and facts. -- School Librarian

Edition details

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445106930
• ISBN 13: 9781445106939
• Binding: Paperback