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An Extraordinary Land: Discoveries and Mysteries From Wild New Zealand

Hardback

Main Details

Title An Extraordinary Land: Discoveries and Mysteries From Wild New Zealand
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rod Morris
By (author) Peter Hayden
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:200
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 200
Category/GenreWildlife - general interest
ISBN/Barcode 9781869509637
ClassificationsDewey:508.93
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Publication Date 28 May 2013
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

New Zealand is an extraordinary land. It has been called 'the closest thing to life on another planet' and 'a planetary lifeboat'. The main reason behind this land's uniqueness is that the islands have remained an isolated outpost for life in the midst of the ocean. This isolation has been a huge advantage. It has turned New Zealand into a wild laboratory where evolution could conduct experiments that led to weird and wonderful outcomes. And this uniqueness has also made New Zealand a magnet for scientists from around the world; yet many locals have no idea what's so special about their environment. These stories will present new Zealand's wildlife as never before. It will solve some mysteries and explode some myths with the help of those at the front line of science and conservation.

Author Biography

Rod Morris is a former zoo-keeper and conservation officer, documentary-maker, author and photographer, contributing to some 30 books over the course of his career.