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Wildlife in the balance : the species that shape Earth's ecosystems / Dr Sharon Wismer & Terri Po.

Wismer, Sharon,: (author.). Po, Terri,: (illustrator.).

Summary:

Meet some of our planet’s most important animals and discover the remarkable ways they are helping save our planet. Learn about 25 keystone species around the world from elephants to wolves, honeybees to beavers. Keystone species are animals or plants that play a crucial role in different habitats and have a huge effect on the environment around them. Entire ecosystems can depend on a single species, and they act as a glue that holds the ecosystem together.  The book will introduce readers to keystone animals across all the five major biomes (aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra) with facts about wildlife, habitats, and modern conservation practices to protect these species.

Record details

ISBN: 9781838748753
ISBN: 183874875X
Physical Description: 77 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: London : Flying Eye Books, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

What is an ecosystem -- Food chains and webs -- Discovery of keystone species -- Apex predators -- Meet the keystones -- A lifeline for the Pacific Northwest -- Sentinel of the Southwest -- A fish that shapes the reef -- The rabbits of the Mediterranean -- The ultimate river architect -- The big role of China's little Pika -- Where the river meets the sea -- Protecting the African Savanna -- Namibian Gobies save the day -- The giving tree of the rainforest -- Pollinator of Patagonia -- The krill that powers the Antarctic -- How to help keystone species.