Tom Jackson is an experienced author of natural history and science books. Since graduating with a degree in zoology from Bristol University, he has worked at Jersey Zoo and has been involved in the conservation of endangered wildlife in Zimbabwe. As a travel journalist, he has explored the wondrous Galapagos Islands and the Amazonian rainforests. Tom's published works include Tropical Forest (Raintree), Nature Factfile: Monkeys (Southwater), The World Encyclopedia of Animals, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals of America and Parrots, Tropical and Rainforest Birds (all Lorenz Books).