Why Animals Talk | The New Science of Animal Communication

Arik Kershenbaum

ISBN 10: 0241995299 / ISBN 13: 9780241995297

Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), 2025

Why Animals Talk | The New Science of Animal Communication | Arik Kershenbaum | Taschenbuch | XII | Englisch | 2025 | Penguin Books Ltd (UK) | EAN 9780241995297 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, 22083 Hamburg, gpsr[at]petersen-buchimport[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 131008405

Synopsis:

‘Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘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; gibbons have different alarm-calls 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 long-lost 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 CLUTTON-BROCK, author of Meerkat Manor

‘A new look at a fascinating subject’ DESMOND MORRIS, author of The Naked Ape

About the Author: Intrepid zoologist Dr Arik Kershenbaum is the world-leading expert in animal vocal communication, and has roamed the wilds of Europe, North America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia for over a decade, working to decipher it. He is a college lecturer and fellow at Girton College, University of Cambridge, and has published more than thirty academic publications. His previous book, The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy, was a Times/Sunday Times Book of the Year and was published in eleven languages.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Why Animals Talk | The New Science of Animal...
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu