The Rise and Reign of the Mammals
Book description
'Steve Brusatte, the author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, brings mammals out from the shadow of their more showy predecessors in a beautifully written book that . . . makes the case for them as creatures who are just as engaging as dinosaurs.' - The Sunday Times,…
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1 author picked The Rise and Reign of the Mammals as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I'm a sucker for anyone who loves what they're doing and can explain it to you with lots of details and enthusiasm. Brusatte certainly can do that!
His earlier book about dinosaurs was fascinating, and when his new book about mammals was announced, I couldn't wait to read it. I wasn't disappointed because he covers millions of years of evolution with a combination of first-rate science and charming personal insights.
The take-home lesson? That mammals took advantage of the many niches left open after the dinosaurs perished, and perhaps we can be just as successful in making the best of…
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