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The Ecological Planet: An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems
The Ecological Planet: An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems
The Ecological Planet: An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems
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The Ecological Planet: An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems

Written by John Kricher

Narrated by John Kricher

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From jungles and rain forests to the driest deserts and barren arctic terrain, Planet Earth comprises a breathtaking array of ecosystems. As quickly becomes apparent, no one ecosystem exists independently of the rest, and no matter where a person resides, an understanding of all the ecosystems and how they work together as a living planet provides a better understanding of man's place on Earth and the future of the environment.

In this series of lectures, renowned ornithologist John Kricher presents an absorbing analysis of the diverse ecosystems that exist on Planet Earth. He provides a factual study of the many fragile and threatened portions of our biosphere while describing the interaction between each system and the effect of man's presence in these ecosystems. Professor Kricher also explains the amazing variety of flora and fauna that inhabit the individual ecosystems and addresses current ecological issues facing mankind.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherRecorded Books Audio
Release dateOct 3, 2008
ISBN9781436173100
The Ecological Planet: An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems
Author

John Kricher

JOHN KRICHER is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Wheaton College, Norton, MA, where for 48 years he taught ecology, ornithology, and vertebrate evolution. He is a Fellow in the American Ornithologists Union and is past president of the Association of Field Ornithologists, the Wilson Ornithological Society, and the Nuttall Ornithological Club. He has served on the board of the American Birding Association.

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