Description:
This book explores the evolution and natural history of iconic animals and plants of the northern Sonoran Desert through the eyes of a curious naturalist.
Review Quotes:
"Fleming takes us on immense journeys, discovering desert reptiles, birds, mammals and plants, how they evolved and arrived to live in the Sonoran desert. Inspired by Loren Eiseley, Aldo Leopold, and George Gaylord Simpson, Ted Fleming, a biologist, researcher, and teacher details his path on becoming a biologist and teacher."--Stephen Buchmann, author of The Reason for Flowers
"Ted Fleming combines his mastery of science and teaching with keen observations of life in the Sonoran Desert. He traces the deep roots of ecology into the very foundations of biological science and guides us into the complexities of our most cherished desert critters and how we must save them."--David Yetman, author of Natural Landmarks of Arizona "A delightful romp through the deep history and ecological landscape of the Sonoran Desert by one of its top ecologists. The author's personal stories and experiences provide a unique entry point into understanding a special place on the planet. Anyone with a love of Sonoran Desert, or deserts in general--be they desert rat, nature lover, or drylands scientist--should have this book to their personal library."--Richard C. Brusca, executive director emeritus of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum; research scientist, University of Arizona; and author of The Gulf of California: Biodiversity and Conservation