The Edge Of Extinction: Australian Wildlife At Risk
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A compelling work of environmental non-fiction, The Edge of Extinction: Australian Wildlife at Risk chronicles the precarious state of Australia's unique and irreplaceable fauna in the face of mounting ecological pressures. With urgent clarity, it details the devastating impact of habitat destruction, invasive species, climate change, and human encroachment on some of the world's most extraordinary animals. The narrative balances rigorous scientific insight with accessible, passionate prose, making it as informative for the general reader as it is sobering for the conservation community. Drawing on field research and expert testimony, it presents a stark portrait of species teetering on the brink while also illuminating the dedicated efforts of scientists and conservationists working to pull them back from the precipice. A vital and timely read, it argues powerfully that the fate of Australia's wildlife is inseparable from the broader story of humanity's relationship with the natural world.
Author: Gould League of Victoria.
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A compelling work of environmental non-fiction, The Edge of Extinction: Australian Wildlife at Risk chronicles the precarious state of Australia's unique and irreplaceable fauna in the face of mounting ecological pressures. With urgent clarity, it details the devastating impact of habitat destruction, invasive species, climate change, and human encroachment on some of the world's most extraordinary animals. The narrative balances rigorous scientific insight with accessible, passionate prose, making it as informative for the general reader as it is sobering for the conservation community. Drawing on field research and expert testimony, it presents a stark portrait of species teetering on the brink while also illuminating the dedicated efforts of scientists and conservationists working to pull them back from the precipice. A vital and timely read, it argues powerfully that the fate of Australia's wildlife is inseparable from the broader story of humanity's relationship with the natural world.