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The Call of the Cranes
Bernhard Wessling
其他書名
Expeditions into a Mysterious World
出版
Springer Nature
, 2022-05-28
主題
Science / Life Sciences / General
Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Psychology / General
Science / Acoustics & Sound
Science / Life Sciences / Ecology
Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
Science / Life Sciences / Biology
Science / Waves & Wave Mechanics
Science / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity
ISBN
3030982831
9783030982836
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=oulxEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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Cranes are enigmatic birds. Only very little is known about the behaviour of these graceful dancers. The renowned naturalist and crane expert Bernhard Wessling takes us on exciting and adventurous expeditions into their hidden world and gets to the bottom of the myths surrounding these birds of happiness. With the help of a specially developed bioacoustic method, Dr. Wessling studied Eurasian, Red-Crowned, Sandhill and Whooping Cranes, all in the wild. He has researched their intelligence, social dynamics and communication and engaged in their protection. Impressively illustrated and lively narrated, this book presents his findings on their individually unique lives and relationships, their ability to adapt and solve problems, and their emotions. His observations allow us to delve deeply into the cranes' way of life and consciousness, often demonstrating the surprising similarities between humans and animals. An amazing work about the spirit of discovery, humility and respect for nature in the tradition of Alexander von Humboldt.
Cranes are among the most captivating birds on this planet. Dr. Wessling knows these birds, has accumulated a lifetime of observations on them, and has thought deeply about their abilities. In this book, he seeks to overturn old ideas about how these birds live, communicate, and think. His revelations surprise and delight and shed new light on an ancient avian family.
Jennifer Ackerman, author of the New York Times bestseller
The Genius of Birds
and
The Bird Way
The Call of the Cranes is a mesmerizing, vivid, lyrical and revelatory book. It truly is a spectacular book and a treasure!
Sy Montgomery, naturalist and author of 31 books (incl. the New York Times bestseller
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness
)
In this book, Bernhard Wessling shares his fascinating stories about cranes through patient observations and thoughtful conclusions.
George Archibald, Co-Founder of the International Crane Foundation, Senior Conservationist