Extinct

by Anton Gill, Alex West

Did you know that 99.9% of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct? This book, based on a major British television series, follows the stories of 6 of these the mammoth, saber-toothed tiger, Irish elk, dodo, great auk, and Tasmanian tiger. Examining the interplay between evolution and extinction, where factors like disease, adaptability, climate change, and the arrival of man can all spell death, the mysteries behind the disappearance of these unique beasts are laid bare. Illustrated with scores of dramatic photos, Extinct is a compelling account of creatures locked in a battle for survival, of explorers who traveled to the ends of the Earth to discover them, and of the scientists who have pieced together the puzzles of the fossils left behind. Anton Gill is the author of Art A Biography of Peggy Guggenheim and Journey Back from Hell. Alex West is the producer of the television series.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Natural History, Nature, Evolution

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

Anton Gill worked for the English Stage Company, the Arts Council of Great Britain, and the BBC before becoming a full-time writer in 1984. He has written more than twenty books, mainly in the field of contemporary history.

aka Oliver Bowden

Reviews

[Sarah]

There were Pygmy Mammoths still living when the pyramids were built. Clear information on each animal covered. Written over 20 years ago so probably slightly out of date. However as my knowledge of the animals was none I’m more knowledgeable than I was. There’s also a bit on how they made the program but too much.

[Danielle]

DNF at 125

[Dana]

Such a stunning book, it is kind of book that keeps giving you answers, pushing you to grab more informations