A Gap in Nature Discovering the World's Extinct Animals

Illustrated guide to extinct animals from around the world. Presents a selection of 103 mammals, birds and reptiles that have become extinct between 1500 and the current era. Each of the subjects is depicted in original detailed paintings by Schouten, reproduced in full colour and accompanied by explanatory text by Flannery. Also includes an introduction by Flannery discussing the extinction of many remarkable animals since the age of European exploration and settlement began. Includes biography and index. Schouten's original artworks, which depict the animals life-size, feature in a travelling exhibition. Schouten is a freelance wildlife and technical illustrator. Among his awards is the 1997 Whitley Medal for the most outstanding book of the year, 'Tree-Kangaroos: A curious national history'. Flannery is Director of the South Australian Museum and was previously principal researcher at the Australian Museum, Sydney. Other books include 'The Future Eaters' and 'Throwim Way Leg'.Flannery, Tim is the author of 'A Gap in Nature Discovering the World's Extinct Animals' with ISBN 9781876485771 and ISBN 1876485779.