Author

Contributions

  • Jones, Mark, 1959- - Contributor
  • Fitter, Julian. - Contributor

Publication

2008 - CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Vic, Australia

Language

English

Word Count

60,000 words, Guess

Page Count

240 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC598.42
  • LCCQL696.P63 D43 2008

Description

"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." -- Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Topics

Sea birdsAlbatrossesConservationPictorial worksEndangered speciesWildlife conservationAlbatrosses -- Conservation

Genres

  • Pictorial works

Other Editions

  • Albatross: their world, their waysCSIRO Publishing2008-01-01

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