A Place like No Other: Discovering the Secrets of Serengeti
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A Place like No Other: Discovering the Secrets of Serengeti

A Place like No Other: Discovering the Secrets of Serengeti

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Anthony R. E. Sinclair (Author) Rene Beyers (Contributor)  

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From famed zoologist Anthony Sinclair, an account of his decades-long quest to understand one of Earth's most spectacular ecosystems With its rich biodiversity, astounding wildlife, and breathtaking animal migrations, Serengeti is like no other ecosystem on the planet. A Place like No Other is Anthony Sinclair's firsthand account of how he and other scientists discovered the biological principles that regulate life in Serengeti and how they rule all of the natural world. When Sinclair first began studying this spectacular ecosystem in 1965, a host of questions confronted him. What environmental features make its annual migration possible? What determines the size of animal populations and the stunning diversity of species? What factors enable Serengeti to endure over time? In the five decades that followed, Sinclair and others sought answers. What they learned is that seven principles of regulation govern all natural processes in the Serengeti ecosystem. Sinclair shows how these principles can help us to understand and overcome the challenges facing Serengeti today, and how they can be used to repair damaged habitats throughout the world. Blending vivid storytelling with invaluable scientific insights from Sinclair's pioneering fieldwork in Africa, A Place like No Other reveals how Serengeti holds timely lessons for the restoration and conservation of our vital ecosystems. 47 b/w illus.
Anthony R. E. Sinclair is professor emeritus of zoology at the University of British Columbia and one of the world's leading Serengeti researchers. His books include Serengeti Story: Life and Science in the World's Greatest Wildlife Region. Rene Beyers is a research associate in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia. Twitter @ReneBeyers
  • Contributor: Anthony R. E. Sinclair
  • Imprint: Princeton University Press
  • ISBN13: 9780691222332
  • Number of Pages: 304
  • Packaged Dimensions: 156x235mm
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press
  • Release Date: 2021-12-14
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Anthony R. E. Sinclair is professor emeritus of zoology at the University of British Columbia and one of the world's leading Serengeti researchers. His books include Serengeti Story: Life and Science in the World's Greatest Wildlife Region. Rene Beyers is a research associate in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia. Twitter @ReneBeyers

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