Elements of Ecology
9781779562982
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
This book aims to introduce readers to the fundamental principles and concepts of ecology. It covers essential topics such as ecosystem dynamics, energy flow, population ecology, community interactions, and biodiversity. The content emphasizes the importance of ecological principles in understanding environmental issues and the impact of human activities on ecosystems. Through detailed explanations and case studies, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complex interactions within ecosystems and the role of ecology in conservation and environmental management.
Author Bio
Lindsay Patterson is an ecologist, wildlife researcher, and copy editor passionate about animals, conservation, and the power of the written, and the spoken word. She has an undergraduate degree in English and Philosophy studies, an honors degree in Environmental Sciences, and a doctorate in Ecology, which has deepened her understanding of working hard for what you love. Her passion for wildlife research began with the Chacma baboons of South Africa's Table Mountain National Park and led her to the Cederberg Mountain's elusive Cape leopards, Madagascar's unique diversity of lemurs, frogs, and snakes, and KwaZulu-Natal's precocious vervet monkeys. In her 10-year career as a natural history researcher, she worked on over 200 nature documentaries for award-winning production houses, including Love Nature, National Geographic, Discovery, and Smithsonian. In her downtime, she loves camping in remote spaces and is an avid reader of everything.