Jeder Pinguin ist anders! Es ist verführerisch, die Welt in schwarz und weiß einzuteilen. Doch ganz so einfach ist es nicht. Tatsächlich gibt es 17 verschiedene Pinguinarten, und die meisten von ihnen haben zumindest ein paar farbige Flecken. Was lernen wir daraus? Es ist gerade die Vielfalt von Farben, Gefühlen, Weltanschauungen und Ideen, die das Leben so lebenswert macht. Die Pinguine machen es uns vor!
Polar bears are the star of this pithy collection of life lessons from the most feared and fearless residents of the Arctic
Award-winning nature photographer Chester captures the essence of the Antarctic's most popular residents to illustrate the similarities between penguins' lives and and those of people.
With their toddler-like waddle and chubby tuxedoed bodies, penguins capture the hearts and imaginations of animal lovers of all ages. To Jonathan Chester, penguins have been a lifetime passion ever since he first encountered them as a child vacationing on the south coast of Australia with his family. In this beautiful book, the distinguished explorer and photographer takes us on a journey through the Antarctic, the land of the penguins. THE NATURE OF PENGUINS brings together Chester'¬?s firsthand observations of these endearing creatures and the amazing photographs from all of his polar expeditions. He explores the many incredible aspects of the discovery, biology, and behavior of the seventeen species of penguins around the world. Linking polar history with accounts of early expeditions, this book is as informative and insightful as it is beautiful. THE NATURE OF PENGUINS helps us appreciate why we need to protect these truly unique animals and preserve their native habitat.‚Ä¢ An excellent introduction to the world of penguins from a distinguished explorer, photographer, and thirty-year observer of penguins.