{"product_id":"penguins-of-the-world-paperback","title":"Penguins of the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWayne Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The internationally successful movie \u003ci\u003eMarch of the Penguins\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the life of these fascinating flightless birds that have become such prominent symbols of the fragile nature of our ecosystem. Faced with global warming, invasive tourism, pollution and loss of habitat, penguins -- if they are to survive -- need protection more than ever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Over the past 18 years, Wayne Lynch has traveled to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and a dozen remote island clusters in the tempestuous Southern Ocean, studying and photographing all 17 species of penguins in their natural habitats. In \u003cb\u003ePenguins of the World\u003c\/b\u003e, he documents the extraordinary life cycles of these tough, resourceful and beautiful animals in the harshest environments imaginable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This second edition has been revised, redesigned and expanded, with detailed information and the latest facts and statistics on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnatomy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEgg and chick development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMating and feeding habits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePredators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHabitats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClimate change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChanges to food levels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through his engaging text and on-location photographs, Wayne Lynch captures these birds in their wide variety of activities and behaviors. \u003cb\u003ePenguins of the World\u003c\/b\u003e will appeal to anyone interested in birds, nature and science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWayne Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, is a science writer and wildlife photographer. He is the author of award-winning books and television documentaries, a popular guest lecturer, and a Fellow of the Explorer's Club and the Arctic Institute of North America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 10.98 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 17, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771661680928,"sku":"9781554072743","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a97219015a9df1f5864501208e2ec77c.webp?v=1780390553","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/penguins-of-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}