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In this unique work, David Attenborough presents a history of nature, tracing the journey from tiny one-celled organisms over 3 billion years ago to modern humans. The narrative explores current animal and plant life, interspersed with comparisons to extinct fossil forms, illustrating the evolution of living creatures. Attenborough's dynamic approach highlights the evolution of approximately four million species, focusing on significant developments within major groups. He explains why some animals adapted and thrived, evolving into more complex forms, while others succumbed to extinction due to physiological limitations. This book is a captivating exploration of life, showcasing a variety of wonders. With clarity and ease, Attenborough guides readers through diverse ecosystems, from jungles where orchids mimic wasps to attract pollinators, to Australia, where honeypot ants store nectar in their fellow workers, and to Japan's mountains, where macaques bathe in volcanic springs to survive winter. The journey is both enlightening and engaging, revealing the intricate connections and adaptations that define life on Earth.
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Life on Earth, David Attenborough
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- 1979
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- Titel
- Life on Earth
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- David Attenborough
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1979
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 319
- ISBN10
- 0563176180
- ISBN13
- 9780563176183
- Reihe
- Die Leben-Trilogie
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Karten & Reisen, Wahre Geschichten, Wissenschaft & Mathematik, Natur, Naturwissenschaften, Tiere, Biologie, Wissenschaft, Reiseberichte, Geschenke für Frauen, Naturbeobachtung
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 1979
- Originaltitel
- Life on Earth
- Bewertung
- 4,45 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- In this unique work, David Attenborough presents a history of nature, tracing the journey from tiny one-celled organisms over 3 billion years ago to modern humans. The narrative explores current animal and plant life, interspersed with comparisons to extinct fossil forms, illustrating the evolution of living creatures. Attenborough's dynamic approach highlights the evolution of approximately four million species, focusing on significant developments within major groups. He explains why some animals adapted and thrived, evolving into more complex forms, while others succumbed to extinction due to physiological limitations. This book is a captivating exploration of life, showcasing a variety of wonders. With clarity and ease, Attenborough guides readers through diverse ecosystems, from jungles where orchids mimic wasps to attract pollinators, to Australia, where honeypot ants store nectar in their fellow workers, and to Japan's mountains, where macaques bathe in volcanic springs to survive winter. The journey is both enlightening and engaging, revealing the intricate connections and adaptations that define life on Earth.