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Arik Kershenbaum

Why Animals Talk : The New Science of Animal Communication...

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Engaging animal stories
Explores animal communication
Thought-provoking insights
Accessible science writing
Softback portable design
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Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written DAILY TELEGRAPH Steadyheaded and fun SUNDAY TIMESRead this book and, I promise, youll never listen to animals in the same way again JESSICA PIERCE, author of Whos a Good Dog?Why Animals Talk is a scientific journey through the untamed world of animal communication. From the majestic howls of wolves and the enchanting chatter of parrots to the melodic clicks of dolphins and the spirited grunts of chimpanzees, these diverse and seemingly bizarre expressions are far from mere noise. In fact, they hold secrets that we are just beginning to decipher.For example, wolves just like humans possess unique accents that distinguish their howls gibbons have different alarmcalls for leopards and snakes, and sing romantic duets with their partners and dolphins not only give themselves names but respond excitedly to recordings of the whistles of longlost companions.Chapter by chapter and animal by animal, Kershenbaum draws on his extensive research and observations of animals in the wild to explain the science behind why animals are communicating. Also revealing profound insights into our own language and why it is different, In doing so, Why Animals Talks tells the comprehensive story of communication and how it works across the entire animal kingdom.Quirky, insightful . . . based on a deep understanding of recent research TIM CLUTTONBROCK, author of Meerkat ManorA new look at a fascinating subject DESMOND MORRIS, author of...

SKU: M9780241995297
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Binding: Paperback;320 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: CFD; Weight: 326 g; Dimensions: 198 x 131 x 21

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