A guide to the history and fate of fauna that is now extinct, from prehistoric dinosaurs to the dodo and great auk. Each entry will profile the creature's size, period, class, habitat, predators and prey. Discover the history and fate of fauna we have never seen, from prehistoric dinosaurs to the more recent extinctions of the Dodo and Great Auk. Each entry on these lost or fading creatures will profile: - Their size, period, class, habitat, predators and prey - How they would have looked - with handsome line drawings to illustrate - What circumstances caused their demise - Which are the biggest modern threats to today's endangered species The encyclopaedic format will lend you that all-important conversational expertise on the subject making The Extinctionarythe ideal gift for anyone of any age with an interest in natural history.