Last Chance to See - Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine

With such a foreboding title, one might overlook this book as a depressing slog into the dire circumstances most of Earth’s species face because of humankind. However, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy author brings his signature wit and satire, which is overpoweringly funny, despite the subject matter of endangered species. He and Carwardine, renowned zoologist and author of our favorite Cetacean guide, travel the world while creating a poignant and entertaining account of some of Earth’s most threatened species and the heroes who are working to protect them. This little book is a page-turner, and it will leave you informed and inspired to join efforts to preserve diversity. 222 pages