Thirty years after the theory of island biogeography first transformed ecological science, The Song of the Dodo brings these ideas to life. The narrative follows the pioneering work of Robert MacArthur and E.O. Wilson, showing why some species thrive on islands while others disappear.

From tenrecs in Madagascar to invasive snakes on Guam, the author travels through fragmented habitats with leading researchers. Each expedition uncovers how island patterns shed light on species origin and extinction across the globe.

As human activity continues to carve continents into islandlike patches—from Tasmania to Yellowstone—the lessons of island biogeography become ever more urgent. Readers gain a rich perspective on conservation, ecosystem fragility, and the ongoing era of extinctions.

Highlights:

• Groundbreaking ecological theory explained
• Firsthand accounts from global field sites
• Insights into species survival and loss

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