Browsing: Conservation

Animals

Owls of the Eastern Ice

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This NPR Best Book of 2020 recounts a scientist’s journey to Russia’s remote eastern wilderness in search of the world’s largest owl. “Terrifically exciting… Even on the hottest summer days this book will transport you to a land of dark and snowbound forests” (New York Times bestselling author Helen Macdonald).

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The Future Earth

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This hopeful read from “the Rebel Nerd of Meteorology” (Rolling Stone) presents a radical vision for reversing the effects of climate change over the next three decades. “An encouraging and diligently researched call to action regarding the most pressing issue of our time” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

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Never Cry Wolf

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An international bestseller with over 10,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads: When naturalist Farley Mowat was assigned to live among wolves in the Arctic, he was surprised by his findings. This “fascinating” book (The New York Times) “opens new horizons in understanding animal nature and intelligence” (Newsday).

Animals

Vaquita

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Dive into this “compelling” story (Library Journal) of the vaquita — now the world’s most endangered marine mammal due to illegal fishing practices — and the desperate effort to save the species. “Gripping… A well-told and moving tale” (Kirkus Reviews).

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Falter

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A New York Times bestseller: This “deeply caring, eloquently reasoned inquiry” (Booklist starred review) argues that climate change and new technologies are converging to threaten the human experience — and offers a path forward.