The Song of the Dodo by David Quammen is a classic exploration of the history and science of island biogeography. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Quammen takes readers on a journey to some of the world's most remote islands to explore the unique species that inhabit them
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David Quammen is an American writer focusing on science, nature, and travel. He is the author of fifteen books. Quammen's articles have appeared in Outside, National Geographic, Harper's Magazine, Rolling Stone, The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, and other periodicals. He is also a science communicator.