Jungle spirits / Christian Ziegler with Daisy Dent.
Material type: TextLanguage: English, German Publisher: Kempen, Germany : teNeues, 2021Edition: [Revised edition]Description: 240 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9783961713721
- 3961713723
- At head of title: Christian Ziegler
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction | 577.34 ZIE | Available | T00842689 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
- A new edition of the best-selling jungle photo book, featuring 186 images of rainforest animals and plants- Stunning, informative, and action-oriented: an urgent plea for the protection of the rainforest- From nature photographer and environmentalist Christian Ziegler, recipient of World Press Photo Award, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and European Wildlife Photographer of the Year awardsSome 60 percent of all the world's species live in jungles. In this best-selling book and celebration of biodiversity, award-winning wildlife photographer Christian Ziegler and biologist Daisy Dent create a monument to jungle life -- from Panama to Congo, Madagascar to Australia. With 186 color photographs and expert texts, they show us some of the most fascinating specimens of jungle flora and fauna: tiny driver ants, nimble ocelots, bonobos, cassowaries, chameleons, colorful orchids, and carnivorous plants. A visually stunning journey through the rain forest, and an urgent reminder of how much our world depends on the preservation of tropical ecosystems.Text in English and German.
"With their breathtaking range of flora and fauna, rain forests are veritable treasures in the world of wildlife. Photographed by the award-winning photojournalist and conservationist, Christian Ziegler, Jungle Spirits is an ode to the tropical splendor of the planet's most diverse ecosystems, while also a call to action to protect tropical rain forests worldwide. Images captured across twenty countries and on four continents present a fascinating look at the globe's most celebrated jungles in all their lush glory. Through Ziegler's vibrant photography, readers journey through pristine landscapes; discover captivating creatures - including tree frogs, chameleons, bats, and more - and forge an appreciation for rare plants. Informative texts penned by Ziegler's partner and fellow conservationist, Daisy Dent, cover such fascinating topics as pollination, fruiting, and human impact complete the book. Driven by the duo's passion for preserving these natural wonderlands, Jungle Spirits is a stunning visual odyssey that will inspire any love of wildlife, botany, and environmentalism"-- Publisher's description.
Parallel texts in English and German.