"Life in Cold Blood" offers a rare glimpse into the peculiar
world of amphibians and reptiles, the first vertebrate creatures to
venture forth from the primeval waters millions of years ago, yet
which today include species that are the most at risk of
extinction. Join acclaimed naturalist Sir David Attenborough as he
travels to the far corners of the Earth to tell the epic story of
these animals in this companion to the television series. Discover
the secrets of their astounding success--and the profound
implications of their uncertain future.
Amphibians and reptiles once ruled the planet, and their
descendants exhibit some of the most colorful variety and
astounding behavior known to the animal kingdom. What are the
origins of these creatures? How have they transformed themselves
into the beautiful and bizarre forms found today? In this
gorgeously illustrated book, Attenborough gets up close and
personal with the living descendants of the first vertebrates ever
to colonize the land, and through them traces the fascinating
history of their pioneering ancestors. He explains the ways
amphibians and reptiles have changed little from their prehistoric
forebears while also demonstrating how they have adapted and
evolved into diverse new forms, some of them beyond our wildest
imaginings. And Attenborough raises awareness of the threats global
warming and other man-made environmental changes pose to many of
these creatures. "Life in Cold Blood" inspires a genuine sense of
wonder about amphibians and reptiles and the marvels of the natural
world around us.
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