This chapter had me convinced that global warming is no myth. Kolbert clearly explains the consequences global warming has on the land and biological species. However, Kolbert's main focus was on the earth's butterflies and toads. When discussing the species she used their general name and in parenthesis she would state their scientific name. Kolbert thoroughly went through who the victims would be; what will happen to them; when it might take effect; and where this might take place.
The chapter was a questioning one -- what if. I can definitely say I was a bit frightened after reading it because I never knew this was happening. Kolbert chose to use these specific examples, so readers can feel the same way I do and hopefully, they might want to do something about it. She also used them to clearly project that if the world is constantly moving, the species living within it have no choice but to shift along with the earth. She subliminally states throughout the chapter that "history repeats itself" ; this happened before and it has a chance of happening again, according to recorded data.
The most striking moment was the extinction of the Golden toad. With exclusive details, Kolbert was able to accurately tell the tale of the species' short life on earth. I wish I was able to see such a beautiful creature. Overall, I felt the chapter itself was memorable. People aren't informed of such information, so this chapter served its purpose. Everything little thing served its purpose from the hardcore facts to the description of a biologist.
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