Infinite Life: A Revolutionary Story of Eggs, Evolution and Life on Earth

The evolution of the animal egg is a crucial part of the story of how life on Earth came to be, and zoology correspondent Jules Howard takes the reader on a journey from the Cambrian Period to the end of the age of dinosaurs in his book 'Infinite Life'. Eggs have been shaped by their ecology, forged by mass extinctions, and honed by natural selection to near-perfection, and are an emblem of survival.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited

The egg, a remarkable piece of evolutionary engineering, holds the key to the existence of every animal on our planet. It's time to rewrite the narrative of life on Earth and embark on a captivating journey through time. In his book, "Infinite Life," zoology correspondent Jules Howard takes readers on a mind-bending expedition, spanning from the tumultuous Cambrian Period and the Carboniferous coal forests, where insects danced, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, witnessing the rise of live-birthing mammals. Eggs would evolve from the sea, be laid by animals in various habitats, including soils, sands, canyons, and mudflats. They would be wrapped in silk, hung in stick nests in trees, adorned with crystallized shells, or secured by placentas.

Regardless of their species—birds, insects, mammals, or millipedes—animal eggs have been sculpted by their environment, shaped by mass extinctions, and refined by natural selection to near-perfection. This remarkable story of their role in the intricate tapestry of life finally comes to light.

Through his captivating prose and insightful observations, Howard offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of the animal egg. He sheds light on the intricate processes that have shaped these remarkable objects and their profound impact on the course of life on Earth. "Infinite Life" is a testament to the power of scientific exploration and the endless wonders of our natural world. It invites us to reimagine the origins of our existence and appreciate the intricate web of life that surrounds us.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 242 x 161 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783967773