One hundred color photographs shot by the best-selling author of Wolves pays tribute to the grace and beauty of the peregrine falcon, discussing the bird's recent history, its near extinction in the 1950s, and more.
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YA-- The characteristics and life cycle of this endangered animal are detailed in the captions to stunning full-color photographs showing the bird in all its grace and beauty. The history of falcons, the modern crisis of declining populations due to pesticide contamination, and the successful attempts to reintroduce them into the wild are also presented.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"On the wings of her two magnificent books about grizzly bears and wolves, the Canadian naturalist Candace Savage presents Peregrine Falcons with her usual solid science writing and poignant, powerful photos. The resurrection of this predator by captive breeding and careful release after the DDT crisis nearly wiped out the species stands as one of the great triumphs of conservation."
-- The Chicago Tribune
"Striking...[the] photos and detailed text provide vivid insight into these fascinating raptors."
-- San Francisco Chronicle
"[Candace Savage] relates man's long, turbulent relationship with the peregrine, a love-hate relationship that nearly spelled extinction of the bird."
-- Spokane Review -- Review --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
-- The Chicago Tribune
"Striking...[the] photos and detailed text provide vivid insight into these fascinating raptors."
-- San Francisco Chronicle
"[Candace Savage] relates man's long, turbulent relationship with the peregrine, a love-hate relationship that nearly spelled extinction of the bird."
-- Spokane Review -- Review --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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