Living Planet

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A new, fully updated narrative edition of David Attenborough's seminal biography of our world explores the incredible diversity of life on Earth. Every extreme climate and habitat supports thriving or surviving plants and animals. Species and entire communities adapt in remarkable ways to environments like ice caps, forests, deserts, and oceans. Extraordinary adaptations include fish that walk or lay eggs in mid-air, flying snakes, flightless birds that graze, and bears with hair on their feet. Attenborough's keen observation and enthusiasm illuminate the intricate lives of these organisms, from the heights of the Himalayas to urban environments. The book reveals the astonishing ingenuity of individual species and the complexity of their interdependence on one another and their habitats. This new edition, enhanced by zoologist Matthew Cobb, incorporates the latest discoveries in ecology and biology, along with a full-color 64-page photography section. It also addresses pressing issues such as climate change, pollution, and the mass extinction of species, making it a vital resource for understanding the challenges facing our living planet.