Yellowstone to Yukon: National Geographic Destinations Series

A provocative tour through the vast and beautiful realm known as Y2Y (Yellowstone to Yukon) considers the past, present, and future of this renowned ecoregion--and the conservation initiative that's determined to save it. Original.

Science & Math

Chadwick, Douglas

Biological Sciences

National Geographic

Crossroads of wild nature and a rapidly growing human presence, Yellowstone to Yukon -- Y2Y for short -- is both a biogeographical region and a conservation initiative. It encompasses nearly half a million square miles along the craggy Northern Rockies, most of it above 3,500 feet. Y2Y's limited lowlands provide prime winter range for numerous wildlife species -- as well as prime ranchland and prime building sites for vacation homes. Wildlife biologist and acclaimed author Douglas H. Chadwick takes you on a voyage of personal discovery as he chronicles the burgeoning threats that face this region -- and the promise embodied by Y2Y.

National Geographic hard cover book of text and photos showing the scenic beauty between Yellowstone in the United States and Yukon in Canada.

Discusses the mountain goat of North America as it looks at the animal's development from birth to adulthood, its social behavior, and its feeding patterns

A Beast the Color of Winter

Random House, Inc.

Corners bumped. Dustjacket edgeworn.

The Kingdom

Through visits to India, Siberia, Botswana, Thailand, Kenya, and even an American zoo the author examines the pivotal role the elephant plays in balancing the ecosystems, and how it has been brought close to extinction

The Fate of the Elephant

A Beast the Color of Winter: The Mountain Goat Observed

The lush and unique photography in this book represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals—especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. With a goal of photographing every animal in captivity in the world, he has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the eloquent prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, and an inspiring foreword from Harrison Ford, this book presents a thought-provoking argument for saving all the species of our planet.

National Geographic The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals

Arts & Photography

Sartore, Joel

Photography & Video

The largest creatures ever to inhabit the Earth, whales have long inspired awe in humans. But because they spend virtually all of their time beneath the ocean surface, little has been known about their lives. Now, with advances in technology, new facts and stunning discoveries are coming to light about these magnificent mammals. In The Grandest of Lives, wildlife biologist Douglas H. Chadwick takes readers inside the world of modern-day scientific whale observation, from gathering data to weathering storms to spirited scientific debate. Chadwick, who has followed and reported on whales for more than a decade, paints detailed portraits of five species the humpback, northern bottlenose, blue whale, minke whale, and orca that represent a cross-section of the forms and behaviors of cetaceans worldwide. All move seamlessly between natural history and more personal observations, vividly expressing Chadwick’s fondness and admiration for these amazing creatures, as well as the sheer joy of being among them.

The Grandest of Lives: Eye to Eye with Whales

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Catapult

What do you think of when you think of Nature?Prolific author andNational Geographic writer Doug Chadwick's fresh look at human's place in the natural world. In his accessible and engaging style, Chadwick approaches the subject from a scientific angle, with the underlying message that from the perspective of DNA humans are not all that different from any other creature. He begins by showing the surprisingly close relationship between human DNA and that of grizzly bears, with whom we share 80 percent of our DNA. We are 60 percent similar to a salmon, 40 percent the sameas many insects, and 24 percent of our genes match those of a wine grape. He reflects on the value of exposure to nature on human biochemistry and mentality, that we are not that far removed from our ancestors who lived closer to nature. He highlights examples of animals using "human" traits, such as tools and play. He ends the book with two examples of the healing benefits of turning closer to nature: island biogeography and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. This book isa reflection on man's rightful place in the ecological universe. Using personal stories, recounting how he came to love and depend on the Great Outdoors and how he learned his place in the system of Nature, Chadwick challenges anyone to consider whether they are separate from or part of nature. The answer is obvious, that we are an indivisible from all elements of a system that is greater than ourselves and should never be neglected, taken advantage of, or exploited. This is a fresh and engaging take on man's relationship to nature by a respected and experienced author.

Four Fifths a Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All

Patagonia

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Yellowstone to Yukon: National Geographic Destinations Series

Yellowstone to Yukon: National Geographic Destinations Series

Yellowstone to Yukon: National Geographic Destinations Series

A Beast the Color of Winter

The Kingdom

The Fate of the Elephant

A Beast the Color of Winter: The Mountain Goat Observed

National Geographic The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals

The Grandest of Lives: Eye to Eye with Whales

Four Fifths a Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All