“In the midst of ecological crisis, Preston brings genuinely good news: a few of our fellow species are not only thriving, but demanding that we do better by the rest of life on Earth.”

Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts

“What a joy this book is! Fascinating, intelligent, pragmatic, and moving. Preston's tenacious beasts show us how to live with nature and claim a more hopeful future for our planet.”

- Isabella Tree, author of Wilding: The Return of Nature to a British Farm

“Preston shows that many species that once seemed doomed have posted surprising recoveries. All they ask is a fighting chance to survive; all I ask is that you read this book.”

- Carl Safina, author of Becoming Wild and Beyond Words

“With grace and good cheer, Tenacious Beasts recounts the messy, fitful recovery of iconic creatures and the conservation approaches making their return possible. Preston offers vital insight to preserve biodiversity on our troubled, glorious planet.”

- Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter

“Preston has achieved something remarkable: a fascinating synthesis of storytelling and science, reporting and philosophy to probe wildlife–human successes, distilling from them an understanding of how they were made possible by shifts in human perspectives.”

- Peter Stark, author of Astoria: Astor and Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire

“A captivating and astute understanding of how wild animals conduct their lives.”

- Rick McIntyre, author of The Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone series