Download or read book The Vanishing Wild Life of Britain written by Brian Seymour Vesey-FitzGerald and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vanishing Wild Life of Britain written by Brian Seymour Vesey-FitzGerald and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book After They re Gone written by Peter Marren and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2022-05-05 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Wise, challenging and offering some unexpected laughter in the dark, this is a rational and insightful account of the sixth great extinction event. Peter Marren is a brilliant writer and a national treasure.' PATRICK BARKHAM 'Thoughtful, fascinating and very timely.' STEPHEN MOSS 'Important and thought-provoking.' CAROLINE LUCAS, GREEN PARTY MP 'Essential reading. Marren makes a page-turner out of Armageddon.' SIMON BARNES 'In his characteristic style Peter Marren has humanised the story of wildlife losses with humour and wit but also with his enormous knowledge and deep love for the living world.' MARK COCKER We are in the midst of an extinction event: the sixth mass extinction on earth and one entirely caused by mankind. All species become extinct sooner or later, but we have accelerated that natural process several hundredfold and now, it is happening right in front of our eyes. Extinction has a terrifying finality to it. And many species have already been lost to us forever; there is little we can do about that. What we can do, however, is reflect, remember, and ultimately acknowledge the unvarnished truth. We must see the natural world as it is, and not as we might want it to be. Our trajectory is one that has benefited one species alone - humankind. For all other beings, from mammals to fish, from birds to insects and coral, from plants to lichens and fungi, the future, for better or worse, is in our hands.
Download or read book Our Vanishing Wild Life written by William Temple Hornaday and published by . This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Temple Hornaday, Sc. D. (1854-1937) was an American zoologist, realtor, conservationist, author, poet and songwriter. He was born in Indiana, and educated at Oskaloosa College. He spent 15 years, 1877-1878 in India and Ceylon collecting specimens. In May 1878 he reached southeast Asia and travelled in Malaya and Sarawak in Borneo. He served as chief taxidermist of the United States National Museum in 1882-1890. He was appointed director of the New York Zoological Park in 1896, became president of the Permanent Wild Life Protective Association, and was president of the American Bison Society in 1907-1910. He revolutionized museum exhibits by displaying wildlife in their natural settings, and is credited with saving the American bison and the Alaskan fur seal from extinction. He was able to exert some influence which led to the passage of legislation which extended protection to wild birds, game, bison, seals, and wild life in general. He wrote many magazine articles and books like The Extermination of the American Bison (1889), Our Vanishing Wild Life (1913), The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals (1922).
Download or read book Our Vanishing Wild Life written by Hornaday William T (William Temple) and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Vanished Wildlife written by Joe Leadbeater and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vanished Wildlife: Lost Animals of Britain and Ireland" is an evocative exploration of the rich ecological history and the poignant tales of vanished animal species within the landscapes of Britain and Ireland. Through a compelling narrative that delves into the archaeological remnants, fossilized remains, and folklore, this book offers a captivating journey into the once-thriving ecosystems that graced these lands. Designed to appeal to both young adults and adults, this book weaves together historical accounts, scientific research, and cultural anecdotes to paint a vivid portrait of the majestic brown bear, the elusive wolf, the ancient Irish elk, and various other captivating creatures that once roamed these regions. It delves into the delicate interplay between human progress and the natural world, urging readers to reflect on the significance of conservation and the preservation of our natural heritage. With its accessible language, captivating storytelling, and comprehensive exploration of ecological themes, "Vanished Wildlife: Lost Animals of Britain and Ireland" invites readers of all ages to embark on a thought-provoking journey through time, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricate web of life that once flourished within these ancient landscapes. Whether a young adult eager to discover the lost wonders of the past or an adult seeking to rekindle a connection with the natural world, this book offers a compelling narrative that resonates with readers of diverse backgrounds and interests.
Download or read book An Environmental History of Wildlife in England 1650 1950 written by Tom Williamson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2014 While few detailed surveys of fauna or flora exist in England from the period before the nineteenth century, it is possible to combine the evidence of historical sources (ranging from game books, diaries, churchwardens' accounts and even folk songs) and our wider knowledge of past land use and landscape, with contemporary analyses made by modern natural scientists, in order to model the situation at various times and places in the more remote past. This timely volume encompasses both rural and urban environments from 1650 to the mid-twentieth century, drawing on a wide variety of social, historical and ecological sources. It examines the impact of social and economic organisation on the English landscape, biodiversity, the agricultural revolution, landed estates, the coming of large-scale industry and the growth of towns and suburbs. It also develops an original perspective on the complexity and ambiguity of man/animal relationships in this post-medieval period.
Download or read book Wild Fur Feather written by Terry McAvoy and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated book has been produced to highlight the plight of some of our most popular, yet endangered wild creatures. The lack of dedicated spaces, combined with polluted waterways, contaminated soil and receding hedgerows, points to a future when we will no longer be able to share our world with nature.
Download or read book Our Vanishing Wild Life written by William Temple Hornaday and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Our Vanishing Wild Life written by William T Hornaday and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-05-22 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nevertheless, the wild-life abundance of early American days survived down to so late a period that it touched the lives of millions of people now living. Any man 55 years of age who when a boy had a taste for "hunting,"-for at that time there were no "sportsmen" in America, -will remember the flocks and herds of wild creatures that he saw and which made upon his mind many indelible impressions. "Abundance" is the word with which to describe the original animal life that stocked our country, and all North America, only a short half-century ago. Throughout every state, on every shore-line, in all the millions of fresh water lakes, ponds and rivers, on every mountain range, in every forest, and even on every desert, the wild flocks and herds held sway. It was impossible to go beyond the settled haunts of civilized man and escape them.
Download or read book The Changing Wild Life of Britain written by Herbert Leeson Edlin and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Extinct Animals of the British Isles written by Gerlach Justin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 136 animal species have become extinct in the British Isles over the past thousand years. This book describes many of these extinctions, from familiar species such as the wolf and the iconic extinction of the great auk, to the numerous insects that have vanished from the islands.
Download or read book Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William T Hornaday written by William Temple Hornaday and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Missing Lynx written by Ross Barnett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Britain was a very different place 15,000 years ago - home to lions, lynx, bears, wolves, bison and many more megafauna. But as its climate changed and human populations expanded, most of early Britain's largest mammals disappeared. Will advances in science and technology mean that we can one day bring these mammals back? And should we? In The Missing Lynx, palaeontologist Ross Barnett uses case studies, new fossil discoveries and biomolecular evidence to paint a picture of these lost species and to explore the ecological significance of their disappearance. He discusses how the Britons these animals shared their lives with might have viewed them and investigates why some species survived while others vanished. Barnett also looks in detail at the realistic potential of reintroductions, rewilding and even of resurrection in Britain and overseas, from the successful return of beavers in Argyll to the revolutionary Pleistocene Park in Siberia, which has already seen progress in the revival of 'mammoth steppe' grassland. As widespread habitat destruction, climate change and an ever-growing human population lead us inexorably towards the sixth extinction, this timely book explores the spaces that extinction has left unfilled. And by helping us to understand why some of our most charismatic animals are gone, Ross Barnett encourages us to look to a brighter future, one that might see these missing beasts returned to the land on which they once lived and died."--Publisher.
Download or read book Vanishing Wild Animals of the World written by Richard Fitter and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rebirding written by Benedict Macdonald and published by Pelagic Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON GLOBAL CONSERVATION Winner of the Richard Jefferies Society and White Horse Book Shop Literary Prize ‘splendid’ —Guardian ‘visionary’ —New Statesman Rebirding takes the long view of Britain’s wildlife decline, from the early taming of our landscape and its long-lost elephants and rhinos, to fenland drainage, the removal of cornerstone species such as wild cattle, horses, beavers and boar – and forward in time to the intensification of our modern landscapes and the collapse of invertebrate populations. It looks at key reasons why species are vanishing, as our landscapes become ever more tamed and less diverse, with wildlife trapped in tiny pockets of habitat. It explores how Britain has, uniquely, relied on modifying farmland, rather than restoring ecosystems, in a failing attempt to halt wildlife decline. The irony is that 94% of Britain is not built upon at all. And with more nature-loving voices than any European country, we should in fact have the best, not the most impoverished, wildlife on our continent. Especially when the rural economics of our game estates, and upland farms, are among the worst in Europe. Britain is blessed with all the space it needs for an epic wildlife recovery. The deer estates of the Scottish Highlands are twice the size of Yellowstone National Park. Snowdonia is larger than the Maasai Mara. The problem in Britain is not a lack of space. It is that our precious space is uniquely wasted – not only for wildlife, but for people’s jobs and rural futures too. Rebirding maps out how we might finally turn things around: rewilding our national parks, restoring natural ecosystems and allowing our wildlife a far richer future. In doing so, an entirely new sector of rural jobs would be created; finally bringing Britain’s dying rural landscapes and failing economies back to life.
Download or read book Vanishing Wild Animals of the World written by R. Fitter and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
