extinction (biology)

Explains what species are, how they become extinct, and the effect of extinction on the ecology, and surveys endangered species of plants and animals and possible solutions.

Examines the extinction of various plants and animals, mankind's effect on the biosphere and species loss, and the preservation and protection of life forms.

Discusses the possibility that a meteorite impact could have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Examines the process of extinction and humans' responsibility for the disappearance of many species and the destruction of their habitats.

Focuses on the scientific, technological, and social impacts of plant and animal extinction.

Explains what species are, how they become extinct, and the effect of extinction on the ecology, and surveys endangered species of plants and animals and possible solutions.

Scott Weidensaul chronicles scientists' search for extinct species, discussing how some plants and animals have reappeared after being lost for hundreds of years.

Examines factors that contributed to the five major mass extinctions that have occurred throughout the history of Earth, and uses that information to assess whether a sixth mass extinction is imminent or even underway, and what, if anything, can be done to stop it from happening.

Explains the events that caused each of the five great mass extinctions, the first about 450 million years ago to the most recent 70,000 years ago.

Presents an alphabetically arranged reference guide to terms and issues relating to plant and animal extinction, and lists laws, government agencies, and public interest organizations that deal with biological extinction.