Ackerman, Jennifer

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

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ISBN 13:: 9780861546909
author:: Ackerman, Jennifer
format:: Hardback
publisher:: ONEWorld Publications
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 13.5 centimetres (0.46 kg
Genre:: Science, Nature, Birds & Birdwatching,
Condition:: New
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Owls have captivated and inspired us for millennia, appearing in prehistoric cave paintings and etchings, and featuring in art from ancient Athenian symbols of wisdom to the cuddly sidekicks of popular tales. Through revelatory new behavioural research, Jennifer Ackerman provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of these magnificent creatures. From the evolutionary quirks behind their silent flight and rotating heads, to their romantic relationships and parenting styles, Ackerman brings the rich natural history of owls to life. Deftly weaving together science and art, she journeys into the owl's moonlit world, exploring what it is about these birds that so enthralls us. A fascinating and deeply researched work of popular science, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it.

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