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The secret language of animals : a guide to remarkable behavior / Janine M. Benyus ; illustrations by Juan Carlos Barberis ; foreword by Alexandra Horowitz.

by Benyus, Janine M.

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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, [2014]

Animal behavior.

Animal communication.

Sound production by animals.

Wildlife watching.

9781579129682 (pbk.)

1579129684 (pbk.)

480 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

What makes us different from animals? Many species exhibit behaviors that resemble our own (or is it the other way around?). Twenty of the world's best 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 ), 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. Introductory material highlights zoo conditions and habitat simulation and includes a lengthy overview of how animals behave in general.

Barberis, Juan Carlos.

Horowitz, Alexandra.

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