Patterns of Life and Death in the Ecosystem
Whatever the outward appearance, nothing seen in nature is an entirely random occurrence. Each blade of grass, each grazing gazelle, stalking lion and soaring vulture is obeying a natural law within the complex web of life. These relationships form pyramids or patterns repeated a thousand times over plains, lakes, rivers and forests, and are known as ecosystems.
'Pyramids Of Life' opens a window on nature, taking Africa, with its unique richness in pattern, structure and process, as its focus. Examining every level of existence, and taking into account the recent interference of man and the emerging science of adaptive systems, this book offers a fascinating perspective on the natural world. It is an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in ecology, as well as a beautiful portrait of wildlife in Africa and indeed in every other wild region of the world.
