Lost Animals

Extinction and the Photographic Record

Errol Fuller

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English

Bloomsbury
30 November 2021

Photographs: collections; Mathematics & Sciences; Endangered species & extinction of species; Wildlife: general interest

Caught on camera prior to their demise, this book reveals the surprisingly rich photographic record of now-extinct animals.

A photograph of an animal long-gone evokes a feeling of loss more than a painting ever can. Often tinted sepia or black-and-white, these images were mainly taken in zoos or wildlife parks, and in a handful of cases featured the last known individual of the species. There are some familiar examples, such as Martha, the last Passenger Pigeon, or the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, recently fledged and perching happily on the hat of one of the biologists that had just ringed it. But for every Martha there are a number of less familiar extinct birds and mammals that were caught on camera.

The photographic record of extinction is the focus of this remarkable book, written by the world's leading authority on vanished animals, Errol Fuller. Lost Animals features photographs dating from around 1870 to as recently as 2004, the year that saw the demise of the Hawaiian Po'ouli. From a mother Thylacine and her pups to now-extinct birds such as the Heath Hen and Carolina Parakeet, Fuller tells the tale of each animal, why it became extinct, and discusses the circumstances surrounding the photography itself, in a book rich with unique images.

The photographs themselves are poignant and compelling. They provide a tangible link to animals that have now vanished forever, in a book that brings the past to life while delivering a warning for the future.

By: Errol Fuller
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 798g
ISBN: 9781472991461
ISBN 10: 147299146X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Atitlán Giant Grebe Alaotra Grebe Pink-headed Duck Heath Hen Wake Island Rail Laysan Rail Eskimo Curlew Passenger Pigeon Carolina Parakeet Paradise Parrot Laughing Owl Ivory-billed Woodpecke Imperial Woodpecker New Zealand Bush Wren Aldabra Brush Warbler Bachman’s Warbler Kaua ´i ´O ´o O ´u Mamo Po ´ouli Guam Flycatcher Thylacine Greater Short-tailed Bat Caribbean Monk Seal Yangtze River Dolphin Quagga Schomburgk’s Deer Bubal Hartebeest Appendix Further reading Acknowledgments Index

Since 1987, when he published the first edition of his seminal Extinct Birds, Errol Fuller has been the world's number one authority on extinct birds. An author and artist, Fuller's many titles include a breathtaking monograph on The Great Auk (2000) and Dodo - From Extinction To Icon (2002). His last book was a stunning review of the Birds of Paradise, co-authored with Sir David Attenborough.

Reviews for Lost Animals: Extinction and the Photographic Record

a remarkable collection of photos * Daily Express * Mildly saddening while also fascinating * Sport * valuable...this brings together extraordinary photographs of now-extinct species * The Guardian * ...highlight[s] the spectre of extinction. * Sunday Express * ...rare and remarkable images that reveal the last days of some of the planet's most iconic extinct creatures. * The Lady * a striking collection of photos * Science Uncovered *