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"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account... The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read." --Booklist
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At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us new hope for the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall - along with zoo director Thane Maynard and co-author Gail Hudson - reveals fascinating survival stories about formerly endangered species whose populations are now recovering. Discover such incredible cases as: the return of the rare Pere David's deer, bred at Woburn Abbey, to their ancestral home in China; magnificent short-tailed albatrosses, whose population plummeted to under 100, and the dedicated scientist who risked his life on remote, mountainous islands to save them; the tahki or Przewalski's horse, native to Mongolia's high desert grasslands, which became extinct in the wild in 1968 with only a handful existing in European zoos for decades, before being reintroduced to its native homeland in the 1990s; and, a giant stick insect rediscovered on a South Pacific island in 2001 - after being presumed extinct for almost a century. Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated field biologists and the critical need to protect and restore the habitats of these irreplaceable species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, "Hope for Animals and Their World" presents an uplifting, motivating message for the future of animal-human coexistence.
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In today's world which we live in , all one read about is doom & gloom. Therefore it is quite refreshing to come across a book that's full of hope. It highlights the efforts of such devoted people whose determination and dedication have brought animals back from the brink of extinction. This book covers such wonderful success stories which reaffirms ones faith in the fact that if on one hand mankind are hellbent to bring destruction on this lovely planet then equally there are people whose commitment is preserving the resources of this planet. Jane Goodall is herself an institution & therefore for her to go round the world to meet these wonderful people & witness the joys of their hard work first hand is quite remarkable. A must read for all who worry about the state of animal planet & their conservation.
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Goodall writes in a way that serves equally for zoologists or school kids. She's clearly there as a narrator, but only enough to lend her good name to the animals and animal protection activists she honors. She sounds like a Dalai Lama of the global conservation movement, able to lift hearts by her presence. The stories themselves are gritty with grim detail on the fate of animals, and each featured case involves a near brush with total extinction. The activists resort to captive breeding, predator exclusion fences, even extermination of invasive species. Then they have to gain buy-in from the local people. They have to slowly work toward community agreements on ways of living that allow biodiversity, or maybe even stimulate it.
I think every public school system should use this as a textbook. The kids would get a world of insight and it would naturally ignite passion. The index is loaded with ways the classes could learn through engagement in making a difference.
I think every public school system should use this as a textbook. The kids would get a world of insight and it would naturally ignite passion. The index is loaded with ways the classes could learn through engagement in making a difference.
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This is a very good book with many short stories with references made to gain further details. A great book.
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An inspiring book from an internationally renowned primatologist
Dame Jane Goodall, internationally renowned primatologist, writes with humour and just the right amount of detail to keep the reader hooked. Read more
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This book finally gives some positive news about the environment. It tells of projects that few of us know about. Read more
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