The Rarest of the Rare

Download or read book The Rarest of the Rare written by Diane Ackerman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned author of A Natural History of the Senses takes readers in search of the "rarest of the rare, " species likely to disappear before most of us have ever seen them. From Brazil to the Pacific to Japan, Ackerman shares her concern at the animals' plight, rejoices at the chance to experience them, and cheers those who work to save these fantastic creatures.