The World in an Eggshell 
How Biodiversity Will Save Us, and Why We Need Birds

A plea for biodiversity and a call to action

Why do palm trees become smaller when the toucans disappear? What do seabirds have to do with coral reefs? Why is biodiversity necessary for human life (and survival)?

With the help of short, entertaining factual stories and superb full-page illustrations, this book explores and attempts to provide answers to these and related questions. Drawing on examples from the world of birds, it offers insight into Nature’s complex interdependencies and thereby makes an important contribution to a debate that continues to be urgent.

As we confront ecological crises, how can we safeguard our future on this planet?

Four-color illustrations throughout. The perfect read for nature and bird enthusiasts

Produced in cooperation with scientists from the fields of ornithology and ecology