The Science of Hope

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Eye to Eye with our World's Wildlife

By Dr. Wiebke Finkler

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A breathtaking visual journey exploring why certain animal species capture our attention, and showcasing hopeful conservation efforts around the world. From polar bears to mountain gorillas, penguins to sea otters, certain animals capture our imagination. These are the animals that become mascots for conservation campaigns. But... Read More

Format: Hardback

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The Science of Hope

Certain animals capture our imagination and become mascots for conservation campaigns. But why these creatures instead of other equally endangered animals? Featuring images by a world-leading wildlife photographer, The Science of Hope informs as it educates, describing the science behind our desire to connect with these animals.

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A breathtaking visual journey exploring why certain animal species capture our attention, and showcasing hopeful conservation efforts around the world.

From polar bears to mountain gorillas, penguins to sea otters, certain animals capture our imagination. These are the animals that become mascots for conservation campaigns. But why these creatures instead of other equally endangered animals? The answer lies in their cuteness or charisma!

The great white shark fascinates us even as we fear it. The comical waddle of the penguin entrances us. Illustrated with breathtaking images by one of the world’s leading wildlife photographers, The Science of Hope informs as it educates, describing the psychology and science behind our desire to connect with these animals while promoting a message of hope by highlighting positive conservation efforts around the world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925820645

Publisher: Exisle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2021

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Exisle Publishing

Illustration: 150 color photos

Contributors:

By Scott Davis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

Collections

Arts & Culture Dr. Wiebke Finkler Education & Reference New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Published Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Dr Wiebke Finkler is a creative marketing researcher, filmmaker and science communicator, with a focus on using storytelling to promote sustainable human-wildlife interactions. Scott Davis is a wildlife researcher, international photography expedition leader, and professional assignment photographer.