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Because of her perpetually unique ideas and unparalleled diligence, Jane Goodall has always held a somewhat sovereign status in her field of nature science. After years as a pioneer sounding the alarm for endangered species and environmentalism, Goodall once again asserts her singularity by combating the dismal reports put forth by many conservationists with a series of success stories from the cause which has been her life's work. She shares hopeful cases of animals that have gone extinct in the wild, but were rescued by humans, bred in captivity, and are now or soon will be introduced back into their natural habitats. Some of the species Goodall covers are familiar, such as the giant panda, which is still very much in danger, and the beleaguered California condor, whose numbers had been whittled down to a paltry 22 birds before an extensive conservation effort led to capture and rebreeding. Perhaps more compelling are the tales of little-known animals which a few dedicated people have quietly rescued from likely extinction, such as the golden tamarin of Brazil and the ploughshare tortoise of Madagascar. Hope is certainly a vital ingredient for effective activism, and Goodall provides a welcome dose in this promising and revealing report.
| Size | | Length: | 392 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.5 in | | Weight: | 27.2 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Writing with warmth and good humor, [Goodall] presents a cornucopia of stories about people and groups who have worked tirelessly...to save or help in the recovery of more than two-dozen animal species on the brink of extinction....An upbeat compendium that will energize both hands-on and armchair conservationists."
(06/15/2009)
"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account, as the scientists explain what they had to do to rescue each species and Goodall marvels at the accomplishment. The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read."
(08/01/2009)
"Goodall recounts many inspiring stories of heroes worldwide. However, the book's heartening scale is also its weakness. Each account is brief, even perfunctory, lacking the scope to narrate dramatic sagas that lasted for years....Yet within the environmental devastation surrounding us, it is not amiss for Goodall to remind us that, after all the evils had flown from Pandora's box, there at the bottom remained hope."
(11/15/2009)
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