The hunt for the golden mole : all creatures great and small, and why they matter

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Title:

Author:

Girling, Richard, author.

Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

Berkeley, CA : Counterpoint, [2014]

Physical Description:

312 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

ISBN:

9781619024502

Abstract:

Chronicles the history of the conservation movement and the scientific debate about extinction as reflected by the search for the elusive Somali golden mole.

General Note:

"First published in Great Britain by Chatto & Windus, 2014"--Title page verso.

Contents:

Dr. Storer in the chair -- Rhinoceros pie -- Beings akin to ourselves -- Werewolf seized in Southend -- Penitent butchers -- Resurrection -- Chopsticks -- Ol Pejeta -- The virtuous circle -- Unpronounceable teeth -- Valete et salvete -- Unbelievabilia -- The mole.

Personal Subject:

Girling, Richard-Travel-Africa.

Subject Term:

Moles (Animals).

Golden moles -- Somalia.

Extinct animals -- Somalia.

Hunting -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Nature conservation -- South Africa.

Biodiversity -- South Africa.

Rare mammals -- Africa.

Biodiversity conservation -- Social aspects.

Wildlife conservation -- Social aspects.