Higgins, Jackie
Sentient: What Animals Reveal About Human Senses
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529030815
- author:
- Higgins, Jackie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sentient: What Animals Reveal about Our Senses by Jackie Higgins explores the fascinating world of animal senses, revealing surprising insights into the human experience.
From the incredible sensory powers of the peacock mantis shrimp, which can throw a punch that can fracture aquarium walls, to the remarkable abilities of the star-nosed mole, which can catch worms in just 120 milliseconds, this book assembles a diverse menagerie of zoological creatures to shed light on the complex relationships between animals and their environments.
Through its engaging and accessible storytelling, Sentient shows how the natural world can inspire new perspectives on our own senses and our place in the world, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the natural world and our place within it.
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