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The Flight of the Iguana: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature

by David Quammen · 1988

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As he examines everything from species survival on islands to vegetarian piranhas, Quammen's funny and offbeat essays offer a unique glimpse of the natural world and, at the same time, clarify the larger biological issues and their effect on humankind.

Subject
sciencetravel
Themes
natureanimalsenvironment
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages
Form
essays

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