The Scientific Wonder of Birds by Bruce E. Fleury
Requirements: .MP3 reader, 301 MB
Overview: Birds are endlessly compelling and fascinating creatures. Millions of people around the world engage in the organized activity of birding, and countless more enjoy casually watching our avian neighbors in their daily activities. But beyond what we can observe on the surface, birds are phenomenally interesting—and often extremely surprising—in their biology, physiology, aerodynamics, and their multifaceted behavioral adaptations.
Birds are among the most ingenious and resourceful of living creatures, and astonishingly more intelligent than we often imagine. A few amazing aspects of birds and their behaviors include:
Avian research reveals sophistication of birds’ tool use and vocal communication that were thought to be exclusive to primates and humans;
Birds’ diverse sexual and mating habits show uncanny similarities to human behavior;
Among nature’s most amazing vocalists, North America’s brown thrasher can learn and retain over 1,000 songs; and
Evidence suggests that birds are able to appreciate aesthetic beauty.
In The Scientific Wonder of Birds, biologist and bird expert Professor Bruce E. Fleury of Tulane University guides you in a spirited discovery of the amazing beneath-the-surface world of birds—their evolution, fascinating lives in the wild, and the science that underlies their adaptations and behaviors. The Scientific Wonder of Birds is, in many ways, a companion course to our popular Guide to Birding in North America, casting a wider net as it delves into bird life and behavior around the world, as well as revealing the marvels of birds’ physiology, psychology, brainpower, and the complexities of their remarkable lifestyles and habits.
Genre: Audiobooks > Non-Fiction
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