And No Birds Sing: The Story of an Ecological Disaster in a Tropical Paradise

Mark Jaffe
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A fascinating investigation into the reasons behind the extinction of birds on Guam becomes a cautionary environmental detective story as scientists discover that an imported snake with no natural enemies has decimated the island's birds. 15,000 first printing.
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