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Bonobo Handshake
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by Kira Johnson

Bonobo Handshake by Vanessa Woods’ chronicles experiences with bonobos in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn more about these fascinating primates in this captivating novel!

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by Jami Wright

In Monster of God David Quammen, author of Song of the Dodo and a writer for National Geographic Magazine, takes his readers around the world and simultaneously delves into the human psyche probing the…

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The Human Animal and Biodiversity

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When asked about what inspires his art, photographer Geraint Smith smiles and pauses thoughtfully. “I like to be in the present with my photography,” he says, shading his eyes from the New Mexico sun.…

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The Galapagos
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Michael Soulé, Grandfather of Conservation Biology
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This book by Chris Palmer takes you behind the scenes of popular nature and wildlife films, sharing the adventures of the daring and creative people who make these films and TV shows. It also pulls back…

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