Living Planet : The Web of Life on Earth – Attenborough David (2021)

A fully updated narrative edition of David Attenborough’s seminal biography of our world, The Living Planet. Nowhere on Earth is devoid of life: plants and animals thrive or survive in every extreme climate and habitat, adapting to make the most of ice caps and tundra, forests and plains, deserts, oceans and volcanoes. These adaptations are extraordinary, from fish that walk or lay eggs on leaves high in the air to flying snakes, flightless birds that graze like deer and bears with hair on the soles of their feet. Attenborough’s keen eye, enduring curiosity and infectious enthusiasm illuminate the intricate lives of these communities, from the lonely heights of the Himalayas to the wild creatures that have made their home in the city. The book explores both the ingenuity of individual species and the complexity of their interdependence with one another and with the habitats provided by our planet. With the help of zoologist Matthew Cobb, this new edition includes the latest discoveries in ecology and biology, a 64-page full-colour photography section, and discussion of the urgent threats facing our living planet, including climate change, pollution and mass extinction.