Why Animals Talk [electronic resource] : : The New Science of Animal Communication
Arik Kershenbaum2024
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‘Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written’ DAILY
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‘Steady-headed and fun’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Read this book and, I promise, you’ll never listen to animals in the same way
again’ JESSICA PIERCE, author of Who’s 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, and not only do dolphins give themselves names, but they also
respond excitedly to recordings of the whistles of long-lost companions.
Chapter by chapter and animal by animal, Kershenbaum draws on his extensive
research and observations of animals in the wi...
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Author:
Arik Kershenbaum, Author
Imprint:
London United Kingdom : Penguin, 2024
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General / adult
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780241995303
Language:
English
BRN:
524727
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