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Survival: Saving Endangered Migratory Species
Survival Saving Endangered Migratory Species Author:Stanley Johnson, Robert Vagg Produced in conjunction with a UN agency, this book is both an informative warning against the threat facing many species and a stunning celebration of their beauty. Ruthless exploitation of the natural world has already driven many wild animals to the brink of extinction. Among the most threatened are many migratory species, whether avian, terr... more »estrial or marine. Due to the fact that in most cases these species cross national boundaries, the need for international conservation efforts is particularly urgent. Albatrosses and petrels, migratory water-birds and birds of prey; sharks, whales, dolphins and other marine mammals; West African forest elephants, gorillas and desert antelopes -- these are just some of the key species that are the subject of this meticulously researched, yet easy to read book, which is supported by maps and illustrated with beautiful wildlife photography on nearly every page.« less