The Genius of Birds (Paperback)

"Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of 'bird brains,' [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . ." -New York Times Book Review "A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence." -Scientific American An award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are shifting our view of what it means to be intelligent. At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures. Ackerman is also the author of Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast.

General

Imprint:	Penguin USA
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2017
Authors:	Jennifer Ackerman
Dimensions:	214 x 139 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-0-399-56312-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Birds & birdwatching Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering
LSN:	0-399-56312-1
Barcode:	9780399563126

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