This poem was written in support of the new book Wildlife in the Balance. In it, Australian ecologist and author Simon Mustoe explains why animals are humanity’s best hope.

Drawing upon extensive research and his own personal experience as a conservationist, Simon Mustoe takes the reader on a fascinating journey through some of the planet’s most spectacular wildlife events, to learn how the world works, the origin of life and our place in nature.

The book answers essential questions. Why do you think animals exist? What purpose do they serve and why do we need them? Wildlife in the Balance is the untold story of how animals are essential for a habitable planet. It explains with clarity why wildlife conservation is the missing link in ecosystem stability.

Discover more: Wildlife in the Balance