{"title":"Alison Richard","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the captivating world of wildlife and conservation with books by Alison Richard, an esteemed authority in the biological sciences. With a career dedicated to understanding and preserving the natural world, Alison distils complex ecological concepts into compelling narratives, making her work accessible to both science enthusiasts and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Sloth Lemur’s Song\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers on a journey through the mysterious and enchanting habitats of Madagascar. In this engaging book, Alison explores the lives of unique creatures like the sloth lemur, shedding light on the intricacies of biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a passionate naturalist or a casual observer of nature, Alison Richard’s writings offer a profound appreciation for the world's ecosystems and wildlife. Her books, categorised under Science \u0026amp; Nature, serve not only as educational resources but also as calls to action for the preservation of our planet's rich and diverse life forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sloth-lemurs-song-by-alison-richard-9780008435981","title":"The Sloth Lemur’s Song","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Full of wonder and forensic intelligence’\u003c\/em\u003e Isabella Tree, author of \u003cem\u003eWilding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMadagascar is a place of change. A biodiversity hotspot and the fourth largest island on the planet, it has been home to a spectacular parade of animals, from giant flightless birds and giant tortoises on the ground, to agile lemurs leaping through the treetops. Some species live on; many have vanished in the distant or recent past. Over vast stretches of time, Madagascar’s forests have expanded and contracted in response to shifting climates, and the hand of people is clear in changes during the last thousand years or so. Today, Madagascar is a microcosm of global trends. What happens there in the decades ahead can, perhaps, suggest ways to help turn the tide on the environmental crisis now sweeping the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sloth Lemur’s Song\u003c\/em\u003e is a far-reaching account of Madagascar’s past and present, led by an expert guide who has immersed herself in research and conservation activities with village communities on the island for nearly fifty years. Alison Richard accompanies the reader on a journey through space and time—from Madagascar’s ancient origins as a landlocked region of Gondwana and its emergence as an island to the modern-day developments that make the survival of its array of plants and animals increasingly uncertain. Weaving together scientific evidence with Richard’s own experiences and exploring the power of stories to shape our understanding of events, this book captures the magic as well as the tensions that swirl around this island nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46632378794220,"sku":"9780008435981","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27279713482190.jpg?v=1751997737"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alison-richard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}