Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-254) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Exploring a little-known planet -- Basic survival -- Natural Internet -- Thirst : ecosystems and the world's water supply -- Garbage red in tooth and claw -- Natural enemies are best friends -- Naturally selected -- Miners' canaries and sentinel pigs -- Chemical engineers -- Blueprints and inspiration from the wild -- Wild medicine -- Savings and loans.
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