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Revealing the misunderstood elegance of scavengers.
If you've ever wrinkled your nose at the thought of vultures, "Vulture: Nature's Ghastly Gourmet" might just change your mind. Wayne Grady, with his authoritative text, doesn't just describe these birds; he rehabilitates their image. The vibrant photography brings you face-to-face with these curious creatures, perhaps turning past revulsion into a newfound respect. This book is a visual and educational feast for anyone intrigued by nature's cleanup crew.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780871569820
Authors:
Wayne Grady
Publisher: Sierra Club Books
Date of Publication: 1997-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 51 readers)
Description
From the bald, scarlet-headed turkey vulture to the colorful king vulture with its red-rimmed eyes to the giant California condor, vultures have been reviled as disgusting, hideous scavengers that greedily feast on rotting carcasses. Here Vulture combines a fascinating, authoritative text with 60 dramatic color photos to examine the myth and reality of this unique creature.
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Revealing the misunderstood elegance of scavengers.
If you've ever wrinkled your nose at the thought of vultures, "Vulture: Nature's Ghastly Gourmet" might just change your mind. Wayne Grady, with his authoritative text, doesn't just describe these birds; he rehabilitates their image. The vibrant photography brings you face-to-face with these curious creatures, perhaps turning past revulsion into a newfound respect. This book is a visual and educational feast for anyone intrigued by nature's cleanup crew.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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