What is a species worth, especially when its natural environment no longer exists? This question becomes the driving force behind journalist M.R. O鈥機onnor鈥檚 important new book. Starting with the spray toad, O鈥機onnor tells the story of eight endangered or extinct species, ranging from desert pupfish to Neanderthals, using each to explore the issues at the heart of wildlife protection. You can read the Monitor's full review of "Resurrection Science" here.
