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Discover the poignant story of extinction in 'A Bat's End.' This compelling book, awarded the 2019 Whitley Award for Conservation Biology, delves into the heartbreaking narrative of the last Christmas Island pipistrelle. On the evening of August 26, 2009, scientists embarked on a desperate mission to capture the final known bat, only to witness its silent disappearance. With conservation efforts seemingly in vain, this book scrutinizes the intricate web of ecological dynamics that led to the saddening extinction of this unique species. Intended for environmental scientists, conservationists, and anyone passionate about wildlife preservation, 'A Bat's End' not only recounts the story of one bat but also raises critical awareness about broader ecological issues. Published by CSIRO in 2018, this brand new book is a testament to the fragility of our natural world. The ISBN for reference is 9781486308637, making it easy to find in our catalog. Get your copy today and engage with the crucial conversations surrounding the conservation of endangered species. Shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486308637
Year: 2018
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Winner of the 2019 Whitley Award for Conservation Biology
It is the evening of 26 August 2009 on Christmas Island. The last known pipistrelle emerges from its day-time shelter. Scientists, desperate about its conservation, set up a maze of netting to try to catch it. It is a forlorn and futile exercise “ even if captured, there is little future in just one bat. But the bat evades the trap easily, and continues foraging. It is not recorded again that night, and not at all the next night. The bat is never again recorded. The scientists search all nearby areas over the following nights. It has gone. There are no more bats. Its corpse is not, will never be, found. It is the silent, unobtrusive death of the last individual. It is extinction.
This book is about that bat, about those scientists, about that island. But mostly it is an attempt to understand that extinction; an unusual extinction, because it was predicted, witnessed and its timing is precise. A Bat's End is a compelling forensic examination of the circumstances and players surrounding the extinction of the Christmas Island pipistrelle. A must-read for environmental scientists, policy-makers, and organisations and individuals with an interest in conservation.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486308637
Year: 2018
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Winner of the 2019 Whitley Award for Conservation Biology
It is the evening of 26 August 2009 on Christmas Island. The last known pipistrelle emerges from its day-time shelter. Scientists, desperate about its conservation, set up a maze of netting to try to catch it. It is a forlorn and futile exercise “ even if captured, there is little future in just one bat. But the bat evades the trap easily, and continues foraging. It is not recorded again that night, and not at all the next night. The bat is never again recorded. The scientists search all nearby areas over the following nights. It has gone. There are no more bats. Its corpse is not, will never be, found. It is the silent, unobtrusive death of the last individual. It is extinction.
This book is about that bat, about those scientists, about that island. But mostly it is an attempt to understand that extinction; an unusual extinction, because it was predicted, witnessed and its timing is precise. A Bat's End is a compelling forensic examination of the circumstances and players surrounding the extinction of the Christmas Island pipistrelle. A must-read for environmental scientists, policy-makers, and organisations and individuals with an interest in conservation.