Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change - Couverture rigide

Hanson, Thor

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ISBN 10 : 1541672429 ISBN 13 : 9781541672420

Editeur : Basic Books, 2021

Synopsis

A beloved natural historian and biologist explores how climate change is driving evolution.

“Hanson is an affable guide and storyteller., with a knack for analogy, a sense of humor and the natural curiosity of a scientist.” ―New York Times 

In Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of Humboldt squid to alter so dramatically that fishermen mistake them for different species. Brown pelicans move north, and long-spined sea urchins south, to find cooler homes. And when coral reefs sicken, they leave no territory worth fighting for, so aggressive butterfly fish transform instantly into pacifists.  

A story of hope, resilience, and risk, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is natural history of the highest caliber. It is also a reminder of the unpredictability of climate change as it interacts with the messy lattice of life. 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Thor Hanson is a conservation biologist, Guggenheim fellow, and author of award-winning books including Close to Home, Buzz, Feathers, and The Triumph of Seeds. He lives with his family on an island in Washington State.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Basic Books
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1541672429
• ISBN 13: 9781541672420
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible