Don't let this go extinct!
929380
Got this for my son...It is beyond adorable! Seriously...not as long as I imagined, but, that's an issue with my imagination not the product. Cutest dinosaur since Little Foot on the Land Before Time.
3136885
Not much to say. If you liked (or loved) Planet Earth, Galapagos, South Pacific (or Wild Pacific as it is known in the US), then you will like this one. It is another trimph of the Natural History Unit which is the best in the bussiness by far. Giving an excellent overview of the many and varied wild life that exist on this remote island, it is yet another sampling of amazing creatures living in the wild, many of whom may only exist in zoo's in another 50 years. Buy it on blu ray, and enjoy it many times.
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Many books are written about that subject, but this is simply one of the best.

It's well researched, and covers most of the latest finds of new and rediscovered animals in more then 60 chapter's. The fantastic thing about the book is the fact, that you learn, you don't have to dream about animals like Bigfoot or Nessie, the world is still full of other more realistic discoverys, like many large new mammals found in Vietnam/Cambodia for example. The sea still holds large numbers of undiscovered cetaceans, large parts of New Guinea are still unexplored by Naturalists etc.

The book makes a fascinating read and has a very reasonable price.

It also includes some nice color art of animals discovered.

If you have a deeper interest in some of the described animals, at the end of the book, you can find a list with Internet-Sites, about most of the new animals discovered, where you can read more or see the photographs.

Since the publication of the book, allready new discoverys where done, for example by the CI Expedition to the Foya Mountains in New Guinea.

That gives me hope, that another book of Matthew Bille will follow in the future, with more fascinating disoverys.
1164649
So many insights in this book! Start by planting trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers that are native to your region. They will attract insects into your yard that will eat, shelter and reproduce on/in these plants. THIS IS A GOOD THING! The book eloquently describes dozens of case studies of increased biodiversity in the presence of native (vs exotic or ornamental) plants. Walk with me on this:

1) Look out your window. See all those plants? Look at the grass, the ornamental shrubs, the boulevard trees. Can you eat any of that? There are thousands of green leafy plants out there, but only a very few that humans can eat, digest, and gain nutrients from.
2) Insects are the same way. The majority of insects we know are specialists, meaning that despite the abundance of green out there, most insects can only eat and digest a narrow range (think monarch caterpillars and milkweed). So our native bugs need native plants!
3) Birds eat insects. All birds. Yes, even hummingbirds. Even kestrels, our smallest falcons, dine on dragonflies.

I could go on, but just buy this book. Read it. Then pass it on. Do it because we need more people to need more nature. Do it not for your grandchildren, but for yourself. Do it because you can make tomorrow a latter day.

"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The next best time is now." -Chinese proverb
SPOILER ALERT: That tree you're about to plant should be a burr oak (assuming this is native to your region)- they provide habitat for over 500 species of moths and butterflies.
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As of this writing [7 December 2003] this monumental work is still out of print....hopefully the folks at mpulse! [or whoever currently holds the rights to it] will see fit to re-release this great record.  With a large group of great, professional South American musicians that I had never heard of before buying this album [circa 1974] or since, it has never ceased to blow my mind - and I'm still listening to my old, original vinyl LP!!!  Andes mountain flutes and zamponas, Chinese flavors, Indian feelings and of course, above all Gato's passionate tenor sax....call or write your congressperson or other influence peddler....if and when this becomes available on compact disc GRAB IT!!!!!
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A beautifully shot and informative documentary about one of Earth's last pristine Marine environments- the Ross Sea, off the coast of Antarctica. There is stunning photography above and below water, and a great deal of information about the threats to the Ross Sea as a result of commercial fishing activity for what is essentially a luxury food item, the Antarctic Toothfish, which is wrongly marketed as Chilean Seabass.

We really need to spread the word in order to get policy makers to approve the implementation of a marine protected area and protect this amazing place for future generations. So if you liked it, give it a great rating, write a review, and share it as much as possible! Let's try to make a difference! Oh- and avoid Chilean Seabass like the plague!
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I am very pleased with this video. It captures rare if ever seen activity during climate changes that cause massive migrations or spectacular events in the animal kingdom. A must see for nature lovers and BBC nature enthusists.
I highly recommend it.
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Couldn't stop listening to this book! Loved Extinction Cycle and was hoping for another home run by Nicholas Stansbury Smith. I was not  disappointed. Great action, great pacing and best of all great characters. Being invested and caring about people in a story is was gives it it's heart and soul. The author does a great job! At least the next Extinction book will be out in the not to distant future. Will have hold me over until book 2. I'll probably listen to all of Extinction and HD again before it comes out. If you remotely like this type of genre pick it up. And of you don't get it anyways!!
1260603
Loved it, more people need to remember the animals and be there voice! All they ask for is Love and Companionship, what they give us in return is unmeasured! Give to your Local Shelters and Adopt a special friend, you will not regret it.
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A well made little IMAX documentary about saving orphan orang utans and Africa elephants, train them, and release them back to the wild! You would fall in love with these beautiful animals, and 3D version is a must if you have a 3D TV! It is one of the best live-action 3D movie I ever saw! Highly recommended!

Great fund raising program for these 2 organizations too! Let help save these animals!
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"Things That Make You Go Yuck! Extreme Living" by Jenn Dlugos and Charlie Hatton is priceless! As a retired wildlife biologist, I have to say this small book is a treasure trove of interesting and fascinating facts and factoids about a variety of unusual wildlife. I couldn't put it down because of the wide-ranging variety of species included, yet my 5 year old grandson was just as fascinated by it.

I'm not sure how the authors did it, but this book quite literally is written in such a way that it will appeal to a large cross section of people, regardless of age or education. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. In the meantime, I heartily recommend this one.

And in spite of what my grandson may say, I do NOT look like the blobfish! Even if my wife DOES agree with him.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, in exchange for my honest review. That fact did not influence my opinion of the book.
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The 6th extinction seems to be well on its way and could be as drastic as the great Permian extinction which wiped almost all the life from our planet 252 Millions year ago. At that time it was triggered by global warming and profound changes in ocean chemistry, which sound very familiar to what our planet is experiencing today. The main difference is that 252 Myears ago it was a natural process, and today it seems to be a human-generated process. I love how the author of this book carefully take the time to document her research and to explain her findings in humorous and easy-to-understand terms. She is also not taking sides, which is especially remarkable as the facts she reports clearly show that we humans have been pushing other species to extinction for hundred of thousands years, which could in turn very well jeopardize our future on Earth. Her last chapter finishes on a touch of much-welcome hope, setting new possibilities and opportunities ahead of us providing we react on time and change our global mindset toward a more environment-conscious one. An overall excellent book, highly recommended to anyone willing to better understand the cyclicity of life on earth and what makes homo sapiens an absolutely unique specie among other Earth creatures.
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My babysitter got me my grow a frogs when I was 3 - and my parents had NO clue that they would be alive through my college years (and beyond!) these guys are amazing. We thought they would never live long so we didn't even name them beyond "little guy" and "big guy" - and 23 years later my parents laugh because they're convinced the frogs will outlive us all. They are super low maintenance - but beware - they can end up being a very long term pet!!! Can't believe they still are available to buy - so fun.
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Extroadinary Visual Presentation" of the world and all its glory. Beautiful views and unforgetable close ups of wild life without the make-up. The BBC Series took five years to put together and the dedication of the individual teams of film makers is what makes this presentation so breathtaking. You appreciate the patience and difficulties each team of film makers undertook when you view the "behind the scenes footage" at the end of each disc. Richard Attenborough's narrative is splendid. The clarity of his spoken word and tone completes the series. A Masterpiece. A must have for every household to own and share with family and friends.

A gift to mankind from our cousins across the Atlantic Ocean, the English. God Save the Earth!
1038090
Great product! Limited number should make it more collectible in the future. Getting one if these while you can is advised.
2890341
We have been privileged to own and breed the Driftwood bloodline and cannot say enough good things about the Driftwoods.  Driftwood is in the Hall of Fame.  The Driftwood Legacy is the go-to book and is a wealth of information for the Driftwood breeder or if you just love the history of the Driftwoods.some of the best cowboys and quarter horse breeders are in this book.  We use our Driftwood Legacy just about every day  as we have 40 Driftwood bred mares and 6 Driftwood bred stallions and our customers always have questions about the Driftwood lineage.  This is a must have book.  I don't know if there will ever be another printing and it has already become a  collector's item. Texas Bred Driftwood Horses has been one of the biggest fans of these two experts who wrote  this book.  They did an excellent job and there will never be another book quite like The Driftwood Legacy!
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This is one of my very favourite books from my childhood, I must have taken out of the library dozens of times!  The black and white, mostly charcoal illustrations are fascinating, especially to a child, after all, what child isn't  interested in Sea Serpents!!  The author/illustrator team of the Darlings, write a wonderfully believable story about Sea Serpents and why we seldom see them anymore.  It is rather tongue-in-cheek, but it never talks down to children.  I was so happy to finally get my copy, I cannot remember where, I may well have had someone else order it for me from Amazon before I was able to order on my own.  This book was written in 1965, and within its pages contains a very interesting secret that not many folks know about the Loch Ness Monster, or as she is more commonly known, Nessie.  I'll not spoil it for you, but I rate this book at more than 5 stars!  I just reread it ( I am now 56 yrs old) and the magic is still there!