Language: Japanese
The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo will be holding the "Great Extinctions Exhibition" from November 1st to February 23rd, 2026. The exhibition will focus on the five mass extinctions known as the "Big Five", and introduce the creatures that became extinct during each period. This book not only covers the Big Five extinctions, but also introduces animals that became extinct after the emergence of humans. While recreating extinct creatures with illustrations, it also explores the truth behind why they became extinct.
Summary in Japanese:
国立科学博物館で、11月1日から2026年2月23日まで「大絶滅展」が開催されます。「ビッグファイブ」と呼ばれる5回の大量絶滅を取り上げ、各時代に絶滅した生き物たちが紹介されます。本書ではビッグファイブの絶滅だけでなく、人類登場後に絶滅した動物たちも紹介。絶滅いきものをイラストで再現しつつ、なぜ絶滅したのか、その真実にも迫ります。