Wild Lives e-bog
148,75 DKK
(inkl. moms 185,94 DKK)
Today we are faced with the alarming possibility that as many as 50 percent of species alive will become extinct within this century. This statistic is so staggering that scientists have begun to refer to the twenty-first century as the sixth extinction. But while this is alarming, all hope is not lost; conservation experts across the globe are working tirelessly to preserve our planet for futu...
E-bog
148,75 DKK
Forlag
Skyhorse
Udgivet
18 april 2017
Længde
224 sider
Genrer
Conservation of wildlife and habitats
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781510713659
Today we are faced with the alarming possibility that as many as 50 percent of species alive will become extinct within this century. This statistic is so staggering that scientists have begun to refer to the twenty-first century as the sixth extinction. But while this is alarming, all hope is not lost; conservation experts across the globe are working tirelessly to preserve our planet for future generations.In Wild Lives, twenty of these pioneers share their stories via exclusive interviews. Coming from different countries, diverse cultures, a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, and specializing in different species, all of these conservationists have an important characteristic in common: they have committed their lives to saving our planet and the majestic species that call it home. Some of these esteemed contributors include:Today we are faced with the staggering possibility that as many as 50 percent of species alive will become extinct within this century. This statistic is so staggering that scientists have begun to refer to the twenty-first century as the sixth extinction. But while this is alarming, all hope is not lost; conservation experts across the globe are working tirelessly to preserve our planet for future generations.Beverly and Dereck Joubert, National Geographic filmmakers and big cat expertsRic OBarry, dolphin advocate and trainer of FlipperGeorge Schaller, famed field biologist and authorYossi Leshem, Israeli ornithologistDominique Bikaba, gorilla activistPaul Hilton, award-winning wildlife photographerPassionate and inspiring, Wild Lives is an important and timely reminder of the beauty and fragility of our world and the obligation that every person has towards preserving it.