
A personal view of the natural world Life Stories 2 is the second installment of Sir Davids look back at the wildlife that has captured his imagination & enthusiasm over his distinguished career. It is a fascinating trip around the world in search of extraordinary plants animals & people in the company of this wonderful communicator. Sir David shares his thoughts on a whole range of topics from animals like the Kiwi the Cuckoo & the Chameleon to flora like Charnia & the canopy & even other famous British naturalists like the evolutionary biologist Alfred Russel Wallace. The real magic of the book though is Sir Davids interaction with the natural world. The excitement of lying in wait to catch a glimpse of a Kiwi or the unexpected childhood discovery of Charnia in the most unlikely place. In Life Stories 2 readers will be able to enjoy all the enthusiasm & wonder about the natural world that Sir David has so uniquely conveyed throughout his remarkable career. Chapters: Canopy Kiwi Charnia Foreign Fare Cicada Earthworms Alfred Russel Wallace Hummers Identities Rats Monsters Butterflies Cuckoo Quetzalcoatlus Chameleon Nectar Waterton Fireflies Elsa Chimps.