An Atlas of Endangered Species

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Most well-known for presenting the BAFTA award-winning BBC Springwatch series and Animal Park , Megan is a passionate science communicator and biodiversity activist.

Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages. It examines different ecosystems, the major threats to their inhabitants and steps being taken towards conservation. As well as some of the well known species that are teetering on the edge of the abyss that is extinction, she also covers some lesser known species. Beautifully written, capturing the wonder and personality of each creature, big and small perfectly.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Vividly presented through full-colour maps and graphics, this fully revised and updated atlas profiles species lost, threatened and surviving today.

Much like her presenting style, Megan McCubbin's writing has an effortless appeal to a diverse audience, from the curious child to the most seasoned of conservationists. I listened so I didn't see the dyslexia friendly version of the book but I thought this was brilliant, something that had never occurred to me. Not only is Atlas of Endangered Species a fascinating, immersive exploration of iconic and overlooked species, but most importantly it's a powerful, passionate plea for a wilder future alongside nature. There are currently 41,415 listed endangered species, and over 16,000 of them are threatened with extinction.

An Atlas of Endangered Species is a masterpiece of scientific communication - Dr Ruth Tingay, Co-Director, Wild Justice You may also be interested in. The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. She most recently presented Springwatch, alongside Chris Packham, and is the founder of The Self-Isolating Bird Club on twitter, and co-founder of Wildlife Rebellion. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. An Atlas of Endangered Species shows us that the battle is on for their survival - and we all have a part to play. A keen photographer, in 2019 she was appointed as the coordinator and judge of Young Bird Photographer of the Year.There are currently 41,415 listed endangered vertebrate species, and over 16,000 of them are threatened with extinction. Become a member and you can be an invaluable part of our mission to conserve birds of prey while enjoying as many visits to the Hawk Conservancy Trust as you like – plus many other benefits! Packed full of wonderful pictures and deep insights into the lives of the beautiful plants and creatures the planet is in grave danger of losing - don't miss this book! Her interest stems from a childhood growing up in and around the Isle of Wight Zoo, which specialises in the rescue and rehabilitation of ex-circus and pet trade animals. He is co-author of the World Health Organization's award-winning Inheriting the World: The Atlas of Children's Health and the Environment.