When top predators disappeared from Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, other animals fell into unusual patterns. Now scientists are reintroducing wild dogs to restore the park's 'landscape of fear' and with it the natural balance of the ecosystem.

Rebuilding the Earth highlights humanity's interdependence with the planet's ecosystems. Today, these ecosystems are seriously degraded, compromising future security and opportunity. It is essential that we set about rebuilding the metaphorical 'ark of nature upon which our future prospects depend. Central to this book are several case studies of regenerative approaches drawn from every continent on the planet. These approaches are founded on restoration...

Describes the process of tracking Burmese pythons, an invasive species to the United States.

"This fifth edition is packed with scientific information about the ecosystem of the Everglades - taking into account how drastically the Everglades has changed. The book covers disciplines ranging from ecology, geology, climatology, hydrology, anthropology to conservation biology. The updated edition presents expanded treatment of subjects where our knowledge of the Everglades and its restoration has greatly improved. This includes a new chapter...