Extinct!

by Adam Rutherford

Why did almost all life go extinct 250 million years ago? Why on five other occasions in the geological history has the living world experienced sudden episodes of global mega-death with the majority of species being annihilated? And are humans causing the sixth great mass extinction event in Earth's history? These are among the questions Adam Rutherford explores in these three-part series on extinction. Producer: Andrew Luck-Baker.

2 pages, Audible Audio

Published June 13, 2013

About the author

Adam David Rutherford is a British geneticist, author, and broadcaster. He was an audio-visual content editor for the journal Nature for a decade, is a frequent contributor to the newspaper The Guardian, hosts the BBC Radio 4 programme Inside Science, has produced several science documentaries and has published books related to genetics and the origin of life.

Reviews

[Allyson Wiggins]

Extinct! by Adam Rutherford is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of extinction and the changing natural world. The subject is presented in an accessible way, making complex ideas interesting and easy to appreciate. A fascinating read for anyone curious about science, evolution, and the history of life on Earth.