{"product_id":"penguins-natural-history-and-conservation-9780295992846","title":"Penguins: Natural History and Conservation","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003ePenguins\u003c\/i\u003e, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are also among the most vulnerable. The fragile status of most penguin populations today mirrors the troubled condition of the southern oceans, as well as larger marine conservation problems: climate change, pollution, and fisheries mismanagement. This timely book presents the most current knowledge on each of the eighteen penguin species-from the majestic emperor penguins of the Antarctic to the tiny blue penguins of New Zealand and Australia, from the northern rockhopper penguins of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans to the Galapagos penguins of the equator-written by the leading experts in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded for each species: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eo Life history\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eo Distribution, population sizes and trends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eo International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eo Threats to survival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eo Legal protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also provides information on current conservation efforts, outlines the most important actions to be taken to increase each population's resilience, and recommends further research needed to protect penguins and the living creatures that share their environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of each species in their natural habitat and detailed charts and graphs, \u003ci\u003ePenguins\u003c\/i\u003e will be an invaluable tool for researchers, conservation groups, and policy makers. It will also enchant anyone interested in the lives or the plight of these fascinating animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch the trailer: http: \/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0s0BbIU6cqE\u0026amp;feature=plcp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Washington Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780295992846\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.11h x 7.67w x 0.79d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pablo Garcia Borboroglu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52209970446517,"sku":"9780295992846","price":33.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7a4fe687-dada-4644-9616-ef472a6a29d1.jpg?v=1770131844","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/penguins-natural-history-and-conservation-9780295992846","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}