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Life on Earth

A Natural History

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In this unique work, David Attenborough presents a comprehensive history of nature, tracing the evolution of life from tiny one-celled organisms over 3 billion years ago to modern humans. Through an examination of contemporary animal and plant life, alongside comparisons to extinct fossils, the narrative unfolds as a vibrant showcase of life, featuring a diverse array of species from around the globe. Attenborough's insightful approach highlights the evolution of approximately four million living organisms, focusing on key developments within major groups. He explores why certain species adapted and thrived, evolving into more complex forms, while others succumbed to extinction due to physiological limitations. This book is a remarkable exploration of the natural world, characterized by clarity and accessibility. Attenborough invites readers on a global journey, from jungles where orchids mimic wasps to attract pollinators, to Australia, where honeypot ants store nectar by feeding it to specialized workers, and to Japan’s mountains, where macaques have adapted to winter by bathing in hot springs. It is a celebration of the wonders of life on Earth.

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Life on Earth, David Attenborough

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Podtitul
A Natural History
Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Collins
Rok vydania
1992
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
320
ISBN10
0002199416
ISBN13
9780002199414
Prvé vydanie
1979
Pôvodný názov
Life on Earth
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4,45 z 5
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In this unique work, David Attenborough presents a comprehensive history of nature, tracing the evolution of life from tiny one-celled organisms over 3 billion years ago to modern humans. Through an examination of contemporary animal and plant life, alongside comparisons to extinct fossils, the narrative unfolds as a vibrant showcase of life, featuring a diverse array of species from around the globe. Attenborough's insightful approach highlights the evolution of approximately four million living organisms, focusing on key developments within major groups. He explores why certain species adapted and thrived, evolving into more complex forms, while others succumbed to extinction due to physiological limitations. This book is a remarkable exploration of the natural world, characterized by clarity and accessibility. Attenborough invites readers on a global journey, from jungles where orchids mimic wasps to attract pollinators, to Australia, where honeypot ants store nectar by feeding it to specialized workers, and to Japan’s mountains, where macaques have adapted to winter by bathing in hot springs. It is a celebration of the wonders of life on Earth.