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An Atlas of Endangered Species
'A call to arms for everyone' Steve Backshall
'Eye-opening' New Scientist
The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages.
But every hour, three species disappear.
Our incredible world is at risk.
Megan McCubbin reveals the stories of the scientists, rangers and conservationists who are fighting to save these extraordinary creatures from extinction. An Atlas of Endangered Species shows us that the battle is on for their survival - and we all have a part to play.
'Joyful and heartbreaking, an inspiring celebration of some of our planet's most endangered species and those who champion them' - Dave Goulson, author of Silent Earth
'A powerful, passionate plea for a wilder future' - Sophie Pavelle, author of Forget Me Not
'Eye-opening' New Scientist
The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages.
But every hour, three species disappear.
Our incredible world is at risk.
Megan McCubbin reveals the stories of the scientists, rangers and conservationists who are fighting to save these extraordinary creatures from extinction. An Atlas of Endangered Species shows us that the battle is on for their survival - and we all have a part to play.
'Joyful and heartbreaking, an inspiring celebration of some of our planet's most endangered species and those who champion them' - Dave Goulson, author of Silent Earth
'A powerful, passionate plea for a wilder future' - Sophie Pavelle, author of Forget Me Not
- GenresNonfictionAnimalsNature
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2023
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August 13, 2025
Humans were a mistake
October 10, 2023
Megan McCubbin’s book is a fascinating if ultimately depressing ‘wake-up call’ for humanity. As well as some of the well known species that are teetering on the edge of the abyss that is extinction, she also covers some lesser known species. Also included is one plant species, an orchid, making me aware of the practice of plant poaching, which is making many species of plant similarly in danger of extinction.
Megan does seem to try not to paint too bleak a picture, but I’m afraid I was left feeling that despite the courageous work of the many individuals that she introduces us to in the book, who are fighting to preserve the featured species, it is all ultimately going to prove to be too little, too late. I sincerely hope I am proved wrong. An excellent book nevertheless.
Megan does seem to try not to paint too bleak a picture, but I’m afraid I was left feeling that despite the courageous work of the many individuals that she introduces us to in the book, who are fighting to preserve the featured species, it is all ultimately going to prove to be too little, too late. I sincerely hope I am proved wrong. An excellent book nevertheless.
September 21, 2023
I thought this book / audio book was excellent, very well researched and thought provoking. I listened so I didn't see the dyslexia friendly version of the book but I thought this was brilliant, something that had never occurred to me.
The book is great because it doesn't just focus on the well known / cute and cuddly species, there's a good range of species from across the globe, it left me wanting to research more into certain species.
Although the book was excellent I found myself feeling a bit doom and gloom after reading it, especially as I finished it a day after the UK PM pushing back on some of the UK green commitments. I wonder where this leaves the species in the book and the human race longer term.
The book is great because it doesn't just focus on the well known / cute and cuddly species, there's a good range of species from across the globe, it left me wanting to research more into certain species.
Although the book was excellent I found myself feeling a bit doom and gloom after reading it, especially as I finished it a day after the UK PM pushing back on some of the UK green commitments. I wonder where this leaves the species in the book and the human race longer term.
August 23, 2023
A really brilliant insight into an array of endangered species with a fantastic mix of facts and real life experiences. Love the fact it’s not just the species that everyone knows about and it also doesn’t feel bleak with every chapter ending on what improvements are being made for that subjects conservation
July 13, 2023
Megan's enthusiasm for biodiversity and passion to save endangered species from extinction shines throughout. Pretty sound balance in coupling her own experiences with the essential facts for each of the species that are covered. Informative, enlightening, tragic - yet hopeful. Excellent read!
March 14, 2025
A really well thought out non-fiction highlighting the challenges which is causing the decimation of these species, snippets of interviews with an expert in conservation for each species and what is being done to help stabilise the populations.
It made me feel a lot, so much so I wrote a poem.
It made me feel a lot, so much so I wrote a poem.
July 11, 2023
Bright, colourful, informative and intriguing with a good balance of story and fact.
August 24, 2023
Brilliant book! Fascinating and shocking, heartbreaking learning about the demise of some amazing animals. The pictures are stunning. Loved the author's writing style. Definitely recommend.
June 30, 2024
Sobering without being depressing. Essential reading for those who care about this planets flora and fauna
October 19, 2024
A nice anthology of different animals - I like Megan's approach of talking to local people where possible and her writing style is nice and easy to engage with.
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