Endangered Places: From the Amazonian rainforest to the polar ice caps

The book "Endangered Places" showcases stunning natural locations around the world that are under threat, including the Bornean rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Aral Sea, and Sahara Desert. It features over 180 photographs and highlights the beauty of our planet while reminding us of the dangers of human behavior and climate change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2023
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

The natural world is facing a dire crisis, with warning signs mounting year after year. From the devastating forest fires raging across Australia to the bleaching of coral reefs in the Pacific and the rapid melting of polar ice, resulting in rising sea levels that threaten low-lying coastal communities worldwide, the planet is in peril.

To shed light on the plight of these endangered places, Endangered Places takes the reader on a captivating journey across continents. It introduces the reader to many of the most breathtaking natural locations on the planet that are currently under threat.

In Asia, the book explores the magnificent Bornean rainforest, home to iconic species such as orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and the critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros. The Great Barrier Reef, stretching over 2,300 kilometres along Australia's east coast, is a marvel of biodiversity, built by billions of tiny organisms known as coral polyps. The Aral Sea, once the fourth-largest lake in the world, has shrunk to less than 10 per cent of its original size due to the diversion of its rivers by Soviet irrigation projects.

Moving to Africa, Endangered Places delves into the Sahara Desert, which has expanded dramatically due to desertification. The book also highlights the shrinking Lake Chad, a vital source of water and livelihood for millions of people, as a result of climate change and human activities.

Throughout the book, more than 180 photographs showcase the beauty and diversity of these threatened locations, reminding us of the fragility of our planet and the urgent need for conservation efforts.

Endangered Places serves as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of the natural world and the impact of human behaviour and climate change on its delicate balance. It encourages us to appreciate the wonders of our planet and take action to protect and preserve these precious places for future generations.

Weight: 1088g
Dimension: 213 x 277 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838863036