Life on Earth, Charles Darwin wrote in On The Origin of Species, is full of “endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful”. Anyone who has visited a rainforest, a coral reef or even an English meadow knows what Darwin was talking about. Life is dazzling, fecund, diverse and yet fragile. Earth is the only planet we know of where it exists, and we are right to exult in it.
This issue of New Scientist: The Collection is dedicated to stunning and fascinating animals and plants. From the tropics to the poles, the depths of the oceans to the peaks of the Himalayas, life is everywhere. In this collection you’ll encounter the most interesting the planet has to offer – awesome mammals, stunning birds, cave dwellers, marine wonders and even some incredible plants – complemented with the best contemporary wildlife photography. Prepare yourself for beauty and wonder.
This issue of New Scientist: The Collection is dedicated to stunning and fascinating animals and plants. From the tropics to the poles, the depths of the oceans to the peaks of the Himalayas, life is everywhere. In this collection you’ll encounter the most interesting the planet has to offer – awesome mammals, stunning birds, cave dwellers, marine wonders and even some incredible plants – complemented with the best contemporary wildlife photography. Prepare yourself for beauty and wonder.
