Where The Animals Go
Tracking Wildlife with Technology in 50 Maps and Graphics
Oliver Uberti author James Cheshire author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:30th Aug '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This book offers an in-depth look at tracking animal movements using modern technology, showcasing the journeys of various species. Where The Animals Go inspires conservation efforts.
In Where The Animals Go, readers are invited to explore the remarkable advancements in technology that allow us to track and understand animal movements like never before. Gone are the days of merely following footprints; now, satellites, drones, and sophisticated apps provide a window into the lives of various species across the globe. This groundbreaking book showcases the journeys of seals, sharks, elephants, bumblebees, owls, and wolves, revealing the intricate patterns of their travels and the challenges they face in a changing world.
The narrative unfolds like a captivating detective story, blending science with storytelling to engage readers of all ages. By utilizing big data, the authors have mapped the movements of 50 different animals, providing a unique perspective on their behaviors and habitats. This innovative approach not only informs but also inspires action towards wildlife conservation. The insights gained from these tracking technologies can play a crucial role in our efforts to protect endangered species and their natural environments.
With contributions from renowned conservationists and scientists, Where The Animals Go is both beautiful and informative. It serves as a call to action, urging readers to recognize the beauty of the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations. This book is a celebration of the interconnectedness of life and the wonders of animal behavior, making it a must-read for nature enthusiasts and advocates alike.
This is a special kind of detective story. After millennia of using footprints, faeces, feathers, broken foliage and nests to track animals, the process is now so teched up you need to read this book to find out the how, what and why * New Scientist *
Each story is a striking example of how innovative technology can be used to increase our understanding of the natural world * Financial Times *
This book is beautiful as well as informative and inspiring. There is no doubt it will help in our fight to save wildlife and wild habitats * Dr Jane Goodall *
Enchanting and exhilarating ... Where the Animals Go is an eye-opening exercise in perspective that puts place and space at the heart of the 21st-century conservation debate * Literary Review *
Turn the pages to revel in the techno-tracking that is revealing the secrets of animal lives. This is science at its best, the art of understanding truth and beauty -- Chris Packham
Incredible * The Big Issue *
From the first page, this book is an enthralling look at the world that technology can help us uncover. [...] I can't review this book without mentioning the maps, which are exquisite. They convey an astounding quantity and quality of information -- Kate Scragg * British Trust for Ornithology *
Beautiful and thrilling ... a joy to study cover to cover * E. O. Wilson *
A stunning translation of movement onto paper * Scientific American *
Its double intent is brilliant - to bring each of us closer to the animal world and to highlight fresh ways to think about conservation...Downright gorgeous in its illustrations and text ... an exceptional book * NPR *
An unstoppable book that will please anyone with an interest in the natural world * Geographical *
Ravishing * Washington Post *
Where the Animals Go elegantly elucidates the role new technologies has played in expanding our knowledge of animal migration * Science *
[Praise for London: The Information Capital] Visually stunning maps and graphics * Guardian *
[Praise for London: The Information Capital] Brilliantly compelling...The InformationCapital is a tour de force in the modern use of graphics to make a point * London Evening Standard *
[Praise for London: The Information Capital] The book is infinitely compelling, one you'll return to time and again, and full of 'wow, you have to see this' moments. It reinforces the notion that information really can be beautiful... * Londonist *
ISBN: 9780141982229
Dimensions: 277mm x 246mm x 13mm
Weight: 829g
174 pages