Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

Tom Lathan, author of "Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century," dives into the emotional weight of biodiversity loss. He discusses the St. Helena Olive and highlights ongoing conservation efforts amid the sixth mass extinction. Lathan shares intriguing stories of lost species, like the Pinta Island tortoise and Lonesome George, revealing the impacts of invasive threats on native wildlife. He also emphasizes community-driven conservation efforts in Brazil, illuminating a hopeful path for preserving our planet's unique ecosystems.