Penguins, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are
also among the most vulnerable. The fragile status of most penguin
populations today mirrors the troubled condition of the southern
oceans, as well as larger marine conservation problems: climate
change, pollution, and fisheries mismanagement. This timely book
presents the most current knowledge on each of the eighteen penguin
species--from the majestic emperor penguins of the Antarctic to the
little blue penguins of New Zealand and Australia, from the
northern rockhopper penguins of the South Atlantic and Indian
Oceans to the Galapagos penguins of the equator--written by the
leading experts in the field.
The discussion of each species includes the life history,
distribution, population sizes and trends, and International Union
for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status, as well as threats to
survival and legal protections, if any. The book also provides
information on current conservation efforts, outlines the most
important actions to be taken to increase each population's
resilience, and recommends further research needed to protect
penguins along with the living creatures that share their
environment.
Beautifully illustrated with color photographs of each species
in their natural habitats and detailed charts and graphs,
"Penguins" will be an invaluable tool for researchers, conservation
groups, and policy makers. It will also enchant anyone interested
in the lives or the plight of these fascinating animals.
Pablo Garcia Borboroglu is a researcher at the National Research
Council of Argentina, president of the Global Penguin Society, and
affiliate professor at the University of Washington. P. Dee Boersma
is professor of biology and Wadsworth Endowed Chair in Conservation
Science at the University of Washington. She is coeditor of
"Invasive Species in the Pacific Northwest" and executive editor of
"Conservation" magazine.
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