A collection of anecdotes, facts, figures, folklore and literature, The Nature M
agpie is a veritable treasure trove of humanity's thoughts and feelings about na
ture. With acclaimed nature writer Daniel Allen as your guide, join naturalists,
novelists and poets as they explore the most isolated parts of the planet, choo
se your side - pineapple or durian - in the great 'king of fruits' debate and di
scover which plants can be used to predict the weather. Meet the roadkill connoi
sseurs, learn to dance the Hippopotamus Polka, find out the likelihood of sharin
g your name with a hurricane - and much more.
