An Atlas of Endangered Species

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It examines different ecosystems, the major threats to their inhabitants and steps being taken towards conservation. An Atlas of Endangered Species shows us that the battle is on for their survival - and we all have a part to play. Megan McCubbin reveals the stories of the scientists, rangers and conservationists who are fighting to save these extraordinary creatures from extinction.

This book takes just 20 of these amazing creatures, from the 'celebrities' of the red list - the tigers, the northern white rhino, the kakapo - to the lesser-known, and sometimes lesser loved ones, and paints a portrait of them, their world, and the people trying to protect them. Vividly presented through full-colour maps and graphics, this fully revised and updated atlas profiles species lost, threatened and surviving today. Much like her presenting style, Megan McCubbin's writing has an effortless appeal to a diverse audience, from the curious child to the most seasoned of conservationists. Megan's enthusiasm for biodiversity and passion to save endangered species from extinction shines throughout. Packed full of wonderful pictures and deep insights into the lives of the beautiful plants and creatures the planet is in grave danger of losing - don't miss this book!To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. She most recently presented Winterwatch alongside Chris Packham, is the founder of The Self-Isolating Bird Club on Twitter, and co-founder of Wildlife Rebellion. Become a member and you can be an invaluable part of our mission to conserve birds of prey while enjoying as many visits to the Hawk Conservancy Trust as you like – plus many other benefits!

An Atlas of Endangered Animals is a beautifully illustrated, fascinating and important document of an incredible world at risk, and, just maybe, a handbook for restoring it. Her interest stems from a childhood growing up in and around the Isle of Wight Zoo, which specialises in the rescue and rehabilitation of ex-circus and pet trade animals.

We also use them to help detect unauthorized access or activity that violate our terms of service, as well as to analyze site traffic and performance for our own site improvement efforts. She most recently presented Springwatch, alongside Chris Packham, and is the founder of The Self-Isolating Bird Club on twitter, and co-founder of Wildlife Rebellion. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. With a third mass extinction on our doorstep, it's also very timely, and I'm delighted to see that it's been written by one of the foremost of the generation of new, young naturalists that are helping to change our perception and appreciation of the natural world. A keen photographer, in 2019 she was appointed as the coordinator and judge of Young Bird Photographer of the Year.

Also included is one plant species, an orchid, making me aware of the practice of plant poaching, which is making many species of plant similarly in danger of extinction. He is co-author of the World Health Organization's award-winning Inheriting the World: The Atlas of Children's Health and the Environment.An Atlas of Endangered Species is a masterpiece of scientific communication - Dr Ruth Tingay, Co-Director, Wild Justice You may also be interested in. Pretty sound balance in coupling her own experiences with the essential facts for each of the species that are covered.

There are currently 41,415 listed endangered vertebrate species, and over 16,000 of them are threatened with extinction. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages. There are currently 41,415 listed endangered species, and over 16,000 of them are threatened with extinction. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. A really brilliant insight into an array of endangered species with a fantastic mix of facts and real life experiences. This book takes just 20 of these amazing creatures, from the 'celebrities' of the red list – the tigers, the northern white rhino, the kakapo – to the lesser-known, and sometimes lesser loved ones, and paints a portrait of them, their world, and the people trying to protect them. An Atlas of Endangered Animals' is a beautifully illustrated, fascinating and important document of an incredible world at risk, and, just maybe, a handbook for restoring it.