Animals Of The Dark
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor wear on edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding. No stickers or labels visible on the cover.
A fascinating work of natural history, Animals of the Dark presents a comprehensive study of the world's nocturnal creatures and the remarkable adaptations that allow them to thrive in darkness. Clive Roots chronicles the biology, behaviour, and ecology of a wide range of night-active animals — from small mammals and reptiles to insects and birds — illuminating how evolution has shaped their senses, physiology, and survival strategies. The book details the science of night vision, echolocation, and other extraordinary sensory mechanisms with clarity and authority, making complex zoology accessible to a broad audience. Written with the precision of a seasoned naturalist, it stands as an authoritative and engaging reference for wildlife enthusiasts and students of animal behaviour alike.
Author: Clive Roots
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Praeger Publishers
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor wear on edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding. No stickers or labels visible on the cover.
A fascinating work of natural history, Animals of the Dark presents a comprehensive study of the world's nocturnal creatures and the remarkable adaptations that allow them to thrive in darkness. Clive Roots chronicles the biology, behaviour, and ecology of a wide range of night-active animals — from small mammals and reptiles to insects and birds — illuminating how evolution has shaped their senses, physiology, and survival strategies. The book details the science of night vision, echolocation, and other extraordinary sensory mechanisms with clarity and authority, making complex zoology accessible to a broad audience. Written with the precision of a seasoned naturalist, it stands as an authoritative and engaging reference for wildlife enthusiasts and students of animal behaviour alike.