The secret language of animals
Subtitle: a guide to remarkable behavior
By: Janine M. Benyus ; illustrations by Juan Carlos Barberis ; foreword by Alexandra Horowitz
Contributors: Barberis, Juan Carlos, illustrator; Horowitz, Alexandra, author of introduction
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 480
ISBN-13: 9781579129682
Subjects: Animal communication; Animal behavior; Wildlife watching; Sound production by animals
Description: Humans have always pondered what makes us different from animals. After all, many species exhibit behaviors that resemble our own (or is it the other way around?). This informative volume covers 20 of the world's most well-known animals, including African elephants, flamingos, giant pandas, Nile crocodiles, and polar bears. Divided by geographical regions ( African Jungles, Plains, and Waterways; Asian Forests; Warm Oceans; North America; and The Poles ), the chapters cover some of the basic habits and behaviors of a particular animal, such as elimination, self-grooming, and sleeping. Social behaviors, from friendly to threatening, are discussed, as are sexual and parental interactions. Numerous sidebars showcase vital stats on each animal, quirky facts, and trivia. Each chapter ends with a list of behaviors for readers to look for at the zoo or in the wild. Plentiful introductory material highlights zoo conditions and habitat simulation and includes a lengthy overview of how animals behave in general.
Notes: Includes index.