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The Ecological Planet: An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems by John Kricher

The Ecological Planet: An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems

by John Kricher


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8 Hrs.

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From jungles and rain forests to the driest deserts and barren arctic terrain, Planet Earth comprises a breathtaking array of ecosystems. As quickly becomes apparent, no one ecosystem exists independently of the rest, and no matter where a person resides, an understanding of all the ecosystems and how they work together as a living planet provides a better understanding of man's place on Earth and the future of the environment.

In this series of lectures, renowned ornithologist John Kricher presents an absorbing analysis of the diverse ecosystems that exist on Planet Earth. He provides a factual study of the many fragile and threatened portions of our biosphere while describing the interaction between each system and the effect of man's presence in these ecosystems. Professor Kricher also explains the amazing variety of flora and fauna that inhabit the individual ecosystems and addresses current ecological issues facing mankind.

Lecture 1 Ecology and the Big Picture

Lecture 2 Earth and the Goldilocks Effect

Lecture 3 Distribution of Global Ecosystems

Lecture 4 Climate and Ecology

Lecture 5 Biogeography and Evolution

Lecture 6 Polar Ecosystems and Tundra

Lecture 7 Boreal Forest

Lecture 8 Temperate Deciduous Forest

Lecture 9 Grassland and Savanna

Lecture 10 Desert

Lecture 11 Tropical Rainforest

Lecture 12 Marine Ecosystems

Lecture 13 Unique Coastal Ecosystems

Lecture 14 Current Issues in Global Ecology


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