This story is a quest for an animal so rare that a sighting has never been recorded. The Somali golden mole was first described in 1964. It is mentioned in a number of textbooks, but the sole evidence for its existence is a tiny fragment of jawbone found in an owl pellet. Intrigued by this elusive creature, & what it can tell us about extinction & survival, Richard Girling embarks on a hunt to find the animal & its discoverer
- an Italian professor who he thinks might still be alive... Richard`s journey comes at a time when one species
- our own
- is having to reconsider its relationship with every other. It is also a quest for knowledge. He delves into the history of exploration & the tall tales of the great hunters, explores the science of collecting & naming specimens, traces the development of the conservation movement & addresses the central issues of extinction & biodiversity. The Hunt for the Golden Mole is an engaging story which illustrates the importance of every living creature, no matter how small, strange or rare. It is a thoughtful, shocking, inspiring & important book.


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Instead of indiscriminately featuring everything & the kitchen sink, The HUNT team has donned our curatorial coloured glasses & carefully selected 100 or so unique, authentic local Hong Kong businesses that range from eye-popping & brand spankin` new to deeply patinated & WAY off the beaten path, funky & unexpected to chic & shiny. Over the last decade, our guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals & travellers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses. ...

Introducing the new HUNT guides Curated city guides to the most unique eating & shopping experiences around the world Instead of indiscriminately featuring everything & the kitchen sink, The HUNT team has donned their curatorial coloured glasses & carefully selected 100 or so unique, authentic local London businesses. They range from eye-popping & brand spankin` new; to deeply patinated & WAY off the beaten path; from funky & unexpected to chic & shiny. Over the last decade, our guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals & travellers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses. ...

Los Angeles is so much more than Hollywood. It`s a sprawling, multicultural metropolis. In order to experience the authentic ...

To give you a taste of Melbourne the way the locals know it, The HUNT team has donned their curatorial colored glasses & carefully selected around 100 unique, authentic Melburnian businesses that range from brand spankin new to deeply patinaed & way off the beaten path, funky & unexpected to chic & shiny. Over the last decade, our award-winning guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals & travelers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses.” ...

Rather than feature everything & the kitchen sink, The HUNT team has donned our curatorial-coloured glasses & carefully selected 100 or so unique, local New Orleans businesses that range from trendy new to old-school classics, some in the historic centre & some off the beaten track, from funky & unexpected to chic & shiny. For the true New Orleans experience we can point you in the direction of the best places to find that perfect beignet or po-boy, costume emporiums that will kit you out for a NOLA-style party, & bars where you`ll be made the city`s finest cocktails, as well as live music spots, restaurants & green spots to refresh. Arranged by neighbourhood, we walk you through Bywater, Faubourg Marigny, The French Quarter, Mid-city & Treme, the CBD & Warehouse District, Garden District & across Uptown. Over the last decade, our guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals & travellers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses. ...

The Hunt, New York City is a compact guide to the best & musts places to visit in the city. From exclusive hotels, mouth-watering cafes, special restaurants, markets, art galleries & entertainment venues, the businesses featuring in this little gem are locally owned & selected on their authenticity & distinctive value. Introducing the new HUNT guide to New York City Curated city guides to the most unique eating & shopping experiences around the world. Instead of indiscriminately featuring everything & the kitchen sink, The HUNT team has donned our curatorial coloured glasses & carefully selected 100 or so unique, authentic local New York businesses that range from eye-popping & brand spankin` new to deeply patinated & WAY off the beaten path, funky & unexpected to chic & shiny. Over the last decade, our guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals & travellers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses. ...

There`s no other city in the world quite like New York. The must-see list is mind boggling, & more than a little likely to induce a serious case of FOMO. From the sceney hipster enclaves of Brooklyn to the cobblestone streets in Greenwich Village that still echo the Beat generation, there`s just something about the chaotic, anything goes melting-pot that is NYC. This quick-change artist is capable of transforming overnight, but don`t worry
- the new edition of The Hunt New York City is here to tell you about the independently owned drinking, dining, shopping & lifestyle venues that you shouldn`t miss, from time-tested stalwarts, the new up-&-comers & everything in between.
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Who doesn t fantasize about living in Paris? The city just has that extra special something, & the food is to die for. Cherie, we ll show you how pastry is done: croissants, macarons, tarte tatin et all. Plus, there are historical brasseries & hotspots galore for people watching & sipping cafe au lait. But remember, you ll have to do it in style. You are in Paris, after all. If your wardrobe needs an overhaul, this is the place to chic it up so you can stroll along the Seine or pop into museums & galleries looking like you belong. On y va! This beautiful little guide fits snugly in the rear pocket of your jeans, or neatly in your favorite clutch, & is packed with the inside scoop on old-school favorites, offbeat gems & hip newcomers to oh-so-chic Paris. The HUNT is a tightly curated travel guide series that focuses on the most unique eating & shopping destinations, as well as memorable lifestyle experiences & activities in each city. The HUNT editors are always residents who know their home turf inside out. We don t list everything & the kitchen sink who has time to sift through all that? Instead, we carefully select around 100 venues that are truly worth visiting. The places we support are the ones that add soul & character to their neighborhoods, making the city truly vibrant.” ...

Instead of indiscriminately featuring everything & the kitchen sink, The HUNT team has donned our curatorial colored glasses & carefully selected 100 or so unique, authentic local Rio De Janeiro businesses that range from eye-popping & brand spankin new to deeply patinated & way off the beaten track, funky & unexpected to chic & shiny. We`ll help you navigate this Brazilian city-by-the-sea so you ca find its hidden gems & local favourites. Over the last decade, our guides have become the go-to source for a worldwide community of locals & travelers who seek out genuine, intriguing independent businesses.” ...