“Islands are havens and breeding grounds for the unique and anomalous. They are natural laboratories of extravagant evolutionary experimentation.”
Quote by David Quammen
Work
The Song of the Dodo: Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinctions
This book delves into the field of island biogeography, examining the distribution and abundance of species on islands. It also discusses the role of human activity in the extinction of various species, providing a critical analysis of the ecological consequences of human influence. more
Author
David Quammen
David Quammen is an American writer known for his in-depth exploration of natural history. His works often involve biology, ecology, and the relationship between humans and nature. Born on February 24, 1948, Quammen's writing career spans multiple genres, including scientific writing, travel literature, and journalism. more