The Future Is Wild by Dougal Dixon (2002)
This is a fun look at what some scientists and artists imagine the world's flora, fauna and natural environment might be like 5 million, 100 million and 200 million years from now, under the assumption that human beings have become extinct.
At first glance, the creatures seem to be mere fanciful products of a vivid imagination, some well-suited for a good science fiction tale. However, the authors explain how each is actually based on reasonable evolutionary changes according to what we currently know about the history and evolution of today's living species. There is also a companion DVD series available for this book.
At first glance, the creatures seem to be mere fanciful products of a vivid imagination, some well-suited for a good science fiction tale. However, the authors explain how each is actually based on reasonable evolutionary changes according to what we currently know about the history and evolution of today's living species. There is also a companion DVD series available for this book.
 | Rating: 3/5 Further reading: The Future Is Wild (official website) |