For billions of years, nature has been finding extraordinary ways to survive, adapt, and thrive. Could it also hold the answers to some of the biggest challenges facing our planet?

In this fascinating exploration of the natural world, David Farrier reveals how plants, animals, and other organisms are adapting to environmental change, often in surprising and ingenious ways.

From urban pigeons using anti-bird spikes to build their nests and fish evolving resistance to toxic chemicals, to self-healing cement inspired by coral and computer chips made using fungi, Farrier uncovers remarkable examples of nature's resilience and innovation.

Combining scientific discoveries with inspiring real-world examples, he explores how we can learn from nature to create more sustainable cities, reduce waste, protect endangered species, and rethink the way we live.

Hopeful, thought-provoking, and full of extraordinary stories, this is an engaging read for anyone interested in wildlife, conservation, climate change, and the remarkable ingenuity of the natural world.

Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing and Scotland's National Book Awards for Non-Fiction.