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Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-
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Owls.
Owls -- Behavior.
Owls -- Psychology.
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Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-
Owls.
Owls -- Behavior.
Owls -- Psychology.
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What
an
owl
knows
: the
new
science
of the
world
's
most
enigmatic
birds
/ Jennifer Ackerman.
by
Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-
Penguin Press, 2023.
Call #:
598.97 A192w
Subjects
Owls.
Owls -- Behavior.
Owls -- Psychology.
ISBN:
9780593298886 (hc)
Description:
xvi, 333 p., 8 unnumbered p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-313) and index.
Summary:
"From the
New
York Times bestselling author of The Genius of
Birds
and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the
most
elusive group of
birds
, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious
birds
was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the
owl
as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But
what
, really, does an
owl
know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these
birds
in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other
birds
-- because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are
most
active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behavior. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long -- without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us.
WHAT
AN
OWL
KNOWS
is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the
owl
from nearly all other
birds
. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals,
WHAT
AN OWLS
KNOWS
pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared
world
"--Publisher.
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