Bibliograph

Animal languages, the secret conversations of the living world, Eva Meijer ; translated by Laura Watkinson

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Animal languages, the secret conversations of the living world, Eva Meijer ; translated by Laura Watkinson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Animal languages

Responsibility statement

Eva Meijer ; translated by Laura Watkinson

Sub title

the secret conversations of the living world

Summary

Dolphins and parrots call each other by their names. Fork tailed drongos mimic the calls of other animals to scare them away and then steal their dinner. In the songs of many species of birds, and in skin patterns of squid, we find grammatical structures. If you are lucky, you might meet an animal that wants to talk to you. If you are even luckier, you might meet an animal that takes the time and effort to get to know you. Such relationships can teach us not only about the animal in question, but also about language and about ourselves. Animal Languages is a fascinating and philosophical exploration of the ways animals communicate with each other, and with us. Animal Languages will reveal this surprising hidden social life and show you how to talk with the animals

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