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Animals on the Edge

Reporting from the Frontline of Extinction

By Weston, Chris & Wolfe, Art

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Animals on the Edge combines extraordinary imagery and authoritative information with an impassioned message on endangered mammal species. Chris Weston and Art Wolfe are among the finest wildlife photographers at work today as well as being passionate advocates of wildlife conservation. This book features their stunning photographs of some sixty rare and endangered mammals across six continents, from the High Arctic to rain forest, steppe, and desert. The chapters are organized by region, and the photo captions detail each animal’s habits, habitat, and conservation status. In his concise, compelling reports, Weston goes behind simplistic headlines of good versus evil, of innocent creatures assailed by greedy, selfish humans. Instead he investigates all sides of the story, talking to villagers, officials, scientists, poachers, hunters, and conservation workers. What becomes powerfully clear is the need for solutions that work for people as well as animals. The reasons that animals are endangered are many—from habitat destruction and illegal hunting to global warming—but there is one common factor: the conflict between animals and people sharing the same piece of land is intensifying. 179 color illustrations.

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ISBN
978-0-50054-382-5
Publisher
Thames & Hudson


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Reviewed on October 19, 2009

In 2008, British wildlife photographer Weston set out to document endangered animals in their native habitats around the world. His odyssey yielded these spectacular photographs of 60 mammals classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Accompanying captions describe each animal's habitat range, behavior, and population trends, although most of this information can be accessed for free on IUCN's web site. Weston's poignant sidebar narratives explain-in heartbreaking detail-the link between endangered species and human poverty. Verdict Required reading for environmentalists and fans of wildlife photography, this book also offers eye-opening information for general readers, students, and even young children. Highly recommended.-Kelsy Peterson, Johnson Cty. Community Coll. Lib., Overland Park, KS Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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