What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds

By: Jennifer Ackerman

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Synopsis: *THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* &‘And if anyone knows anything about anything…it's Owl who knows something about something.&’ Winnie-the-Pooh, A. A. Milne From prehistoric cave paintings to the prints and etchings of Picasso, owls have captivated and inspired us for millennia. Whether they appear as ancient Athenian symbols of wisdom, ghostly harbingers of death, or the cuddly sidekicks of Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh, these birds have continued to fascinate and disturb us in equal measure. Through revelatory new behavioural research, Jennifer Ackerman provides an intimate glimpse into these magnificent creatures&’ lives. From the evolutionary quirks behind their silent flight and rotating heads, to their romantic relationships and parenting styles, What an Owl Knows brings the rich natural history of owls to life. Deftly weaving together science and art, Ackerman journeys into the owl&’s moonlit world and asks: what is it about these birds that so enthrals us?

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 288 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780861546916
Publisher:: Oneworld Publications
Date of Addition:: 09/12/23
Copyrighted By:: Laura Erickson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Reference, Science, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.