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The end of evolution : dinosaurs, mass extinction and biodiversity / Peter Ward

This study examines Earth's history of mass extinctions and investigates evidence that human activity is driving a contemporary third event. It analyses fossil records and current ecological trends to highlight the decline of global biodiversity.

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