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050			_aQH 21.M28 Ric
100			_aRichard, Alison
245			_aThe sloth lemur's song : Madagascar from the deep past to the uncertain present _c/ by Alison Richard
260			_bWilliam Collins, _c2022. _aLondon :
300			_a342 pages : illustrations
336			_2rdacontent _aText | _btxt
337			_2rdamedia _aUnmediated | _bn
338			_2rdacarrier _aVolume _bnc
500			_a"This is a sweeping account of Madagascar past and present, from a land locked in the heart of Gondwana to its emergence as an island, from landscapes populated by dinosaurs to forests filled with the unique array of species alive today, and from a place unknown to people to one where human impact on the environment is a pressing concern. Alison Richard has immersed herself in research and conservation in Madagascar for nearly fifty years, and is an expert guide. Her book, seamlessly integrating scientific research and detailed natural history with personal experiences, shows both what connects this biodiversity hotspot to the rest of the world through time, and what separates it. Along the way, she reflects on how our world views shape the way we interpret evidence and the importance of the stories we tell about Madagascar in our understanding of this unique place and the conservation of its rich natural heritage"-- Provided by publisher
650		0	_94878 _aMADAGASCAR
650		0	_94879 _aNATURAL HISTORY
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