Win one of 10 copies of Wild Extremes
Discussions and arguments abound over which are the longest, deepest, largest, highest locations in Australia.
But where do you turn to really get the facts on such extremes, along with the scientific analysis to back up the claims, and an understanding of what causes them?
Enter Wild Extremes – a book that combines well-researched facts around our extreme records, with the fascinating and often surprising factors that cause them.
Who doesn't want to know where the biggest tides are or where the longest beaches or biggest lakes are?
Wild Extremes isn't a book of endless records but rather tells the backstory to Australia's geographic records.
It explores the controversies around records and examines how plants and animals have adapted to extreme locations.
This is the unique story of the continent and islands of Australia.
It scrutinises this nation through the lens of its geographic records and explores Australia's deserts, beaches, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, aquifers and lakes.
Ray Andrews has travelled throughout Australia and the South Pacific as a naturalist for 30 years.
After a night by a campfire discussing Australia's monoliths, he decided to set records straight and began a two-decade quest to unearth the geographic records of this nation.
Ray was the founder of the Geographic Extremes Society whose aim is to venture into the far-flung regions of the continent and explore its geographic wonders.
This book is the culmination of his work documenting Australia's natural history.
Wild Extremes is valued at $49.99
The total prize value is $499.90.
https://www.racq.com.au/articles/competitions/2023/9/wild-extremesThe competition ends at 5pm Friday 6 October 2023.
Good luck!
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