Conservationist and photographer Fernández documents the efforts of a team of international scientists as they unravel the workings of evolution on the island of Hispaniola. He captures both the amazing variety of creatures that have erupted in isolation, and the urgency of scientists racing to give that variety a name before it vanishes.

Showcased in nearly 400 spectacular color photographs, the natural beauty of Hispaniola is unveiled in this volume of essays--in both English and Spanish--that make known the islands fungi, plants, and animals by the experts who know them best.