Migrations - Art Wolfe

From the thunderous movement of Africa's great herds of wildebeest and zebra across the Serengeti to a seaturtle hatchling crawling toward the ocean, animal migrations are some of the world's most inspiring phenomena.The trials faced by these animals and the distances they travel are an essential reminder of the delicate balanceof earth's ecosystems.Revised and updated to feature a plethora of new images, Art Wolfe's Migrations: Wildlife in Motion draws thereader into the energy, motion, and enduring spirit of life on this planet. The stunning images convey theprimordial stirrings that prompt a flock of snow geese to head south, monarch butterflies to bejewel a forest, or acolony of Indiana bats to snuggle in tight hibernation. Showcasing startling multitudes of fastdisappearinganimals as they make seasonal journeys through their world and ours, Wolfe's photographs carry a message ofboth celebration and conservation. Supplementary text provides fascinating backstories about the animals andgives insight into the photographer's quest to record them.Kenya, Japan, South Georgia Island, Trinidad, the Canadian Arctic, and the Ozarks are among the backdrops forWolfe's dramatic artistry as he displays large animal populations in motion around the globe. Through his lens,we glimpse the beauty of their trek, the splendor of the patterns they create, and the wonder of the cycles theyare compelled to repeat.