The Song of the Dodo: Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinction
The Song of the Dodo explores island biogeography and the forces that shape biodiversity and extinction. David Quammen uses the dodo as a central symbol while examining how isolation, evolution, and human influence have transformed species and ecosystems.
About This Book
The Song of the Dodo examines island biogeography, the scientific study of how species are distributed across islands and other isolated habitats.
David Quammen connects the story of the dodo with broader questions about biodiversity, evolution, and extinction.
The book considers how isolation shapes living communities and how human activity has changed the pressures facing species.
It offers an accessible exploration of scientific ideas at the intersection of natural history, ecology, and conservation.
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