Jami's Reviews > Lost Animals: Extinction and the Photographic Record

Mr Fuller explains at the beginning of the book that there are limitations to what is covered. The species that he describes are only those that have photographic history. Unfortunately, a few of the animals only have one or two pictures and some are not very clear images. He also explains that there are no reptiles or insects listed. He expresses hope that someone will compile a book for those species. That being said, this compilation is absolutely fascinating. He does detail the negative effects humans have had on many species, but he also explains how sometimes evolution can be an animal's own worst enemy. In the case of the tiny rail species covered, he tells that because they became so habituated to island living and lost their ability to fly, when that habitat changed to the point that they couldn't survive, whether by human or natural means, they succumbed to their flightless fate.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope that he will write another entry that will cover other species.