Dead Serious

'Diverting descriptions of flora and fauna lead into captivating lessons about biological principles, all of which are embellished with humor. A rousing read.'FOREWORD REVIEWSThrough personal stories of mishap and adventure, historical vignettes, and scenic detours, professor Eli J. Knapp dissects eighteen critical forces that lie behind the earth's sixth extinction. Drawing from experiences across the globe, Knapp peeks into odd and overlooked corners of natural history, showing how oceangoing tortoises and ghost deer can both instruct and inspire. Full of humor, hope, and selfeffacing scientific savvy, Knapp's exploration of our home planet provides welcome respite in a deadly serious subject.