Thor Hanson

American conservation biologist and author of popular natural history books, including Feathers and The Triumph of Seeds.

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  1. 1. Hurricane Lizards And Plastic Squid

    The Frailty and Fortitude of Animals in an Age of Extinctions

    A lively, accessible account of how human technologies—from tracking devices and drones to plastics and large-scale infrastructure—reshape wild animals’ lives, sometimes aiding conservation and sometimes causing new harms; through engaging case studies and clear science writing it highlights unexpected consequences, animal ingenuity, and the need for humility and better-designed solutions.

    The 17131st Greatest Book of All Time
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