“Only in a place where the rules of the game remain fixed is there time for butterflies to evolve to feed on the shit of birds that evolved to follow ants.”
Quote by Elizabeth Kolbert
Work
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
This book delves into the ongoing sixth mass extinction event, analyzing the various factors contributing to it, such as habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. It discusses the ecological and evolutionary implications of this crisis, offering insights into the future of life on Earth. more
Author
Elizabeth Kolbert
Elizabeth Kolbert is an American journalist renowned for her in-depth reporting on environmental issues. Born in 1961, she graduated from Columbia University and has worked as a journalist for The New Yorker. Her work has won multiple Pulitzer Prizes, including the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction for her book 'The Sixth Extinction', which provides a detailed account of the loss of biodiversity on Earth. more
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