Kanzi the chimp, Koko the ape, singing whales, trumpeting elephants, and dolphins trained for naval service--all of them make the news each year. Members of these species learn to communicate both with their voices and with body language, and without the signals they develop, each would be an island, unable to survive on Earth. How much do we know about how animals communicate with each other or with humans? Scientific American Focus: The Language...

Get the Summary of Charles C. Mann's 1491 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "1491" by Charles C. Mann offers a comprehensive look at the pre-Columbian Americas, challenging the notion of a sparsely populated wilderness. Mann delves into the Wampanoag's strategic alliance with Plymouth colonists, the role of Tisquantum, and the devastating impact of European diseases on indigenous populations. He explores the ecological...

London's Natural History describes how the spread of man's activities has affected the plants and animals in them, destroying some and creating others. Up to now there has been no real attempt to write a comprehensive history of a great human community in terms of the animals and plants it has displaced, changed, moved and removed, introduced, conserved, lost or forgotten. In selecting London as an area for such study Mr. Fitter, himself a Londoner,...

About the Book Growing Up Tapir follows a newborn tapir as he experiences the world and learns how to navigate it and all its wonders of new sights, sounds, smells, and creatures.

In "The Secret Lives of Ants: Exploring the Microcosm of a Tiny Kingdom," readers are taken on a captivating journey into the hidden world of ants. This book delves into the intricate lives of these tiny creatures, revealing their complex social structures, remarkable communication systems, and astonishing abilities. From the bustling ant colonies to the fascinating behaviors of different ant species, this exploration offers a unique perspective on...

Nature is cyclic with the same things occurring at the same time each and every year, whether it be the night sky, migration of birds, or the emergence of miller moths. In The Naturalist's Almanac, Peyton takes you through the year, month by month, looking at the various cycles of nature that are associated with each month. The year starts with wolves and ends with the discussion of reindeer. In between are recaps of weather events, stories of different...

With some 6,000 species of plants, Texas has extraordinary botanical wealth and diversity. Learning to identify plants is the first step in understanding their vital role in nature, and many field guides have been published for that purpose. But to fully appreciate how Texas's native plants have sustained people and animals from prehistoric times to the present, you need Remarkable Plants of Texas. In this intriguing book, Matt Warnock Turner explores...

Der Klimanotstand bedroht die Existenz des gesamten Planeten! Die internationale Staatengemeinschaft hat die globale Erwärmung als größte Bedrohung zwar anerkannt, aber getan hatte sich bisher trotz allem relativ wenig. Doch das scheint sich jetzt endlich zu ändern. Wird im Jahr 2021 endlich die Wende eingeläutet? Immerhin beflügeln bereits zwei Ereignisse die Hoffnungen der Menschen, denn zum einen hatte Joe Biden, der neue Präsident der USA,...

When Catherine Reid returned to the Berkshires to live after decades away, she became fascinated by another recent arrival: the eastern coyote. This species, which shares some lineage with the wolf, exhibits remarkable adaptability and awe-inspiring survival skills. In fact, coyotes have been spotted in nearly every habitable area available-including urban streets, New York's Central Park, and suburban backyards. Settling into an old farmhouse with...

Lichens are fascinating and beautiful organisms able to colonize a vast range of habitats, including seemingly impossible places such as bare icy mountaintops and sun-scorched coastal rocks. This book discusses all aspects of British lichens, revealing the secrets of their success. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Lichens are fascinating and beautiful organisms able to colonize a vast range of habitats, including seemingly impossible...