Albatross : Their World, Their Ways
by De Roy, Tui; Jones, Mark; Fitter, Julian
Published by : CSIRO (Collingwood, Vic.) Physical details: 240 Pages 24x30 cm | HB ISBN:9780643095557. Year: 2008| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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General Stacks | Non-fiction | 598.42 D427A 2008 (Browse shelf) | Available | 38253 |
Their World, Their Ways.
Include Color Illustrations, Map, Glossary and Index.
The albatross is a creature of legend, of poetry and of dreams. It is the ultimate nomad, whose sailplane wings - the longest of any living bird - harness the shrieking winds of the southern ocean as it glides around the globe. This master of wind and wave is also the subject of intense scientific scrutiny and fascinating revelations. But just as we are discovering the magic of these glorious birds, they are becoming increasingly threatened; today, over three-quarters of all albatross species are edging towards extinction.
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