The genius of birds / Jennifer Ackerman ; illustrations by John Burgoyne.
The genius of birds / Jennifer Ackerman ; illustrations by John Burgoyne.
By
:
Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-
Publication Date
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2016
Publication Information
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New York : Penguin Press,
Physical Description
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340 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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Birds -- Behavior.
Birds -- Psychology.
Animal intelligence.
Additional Contributors
:
Burgoyne, John.
Bibliography Note
:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-327) and index.
Summary
:
Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. New research suggests that some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781594205217
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 598 AC5 | Checked In |