Animal Architecture
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A fascinating and beautifully observed study of the natural world’s most ingenious builders, Animal Architecture serves as a profound testament to the complex, innate engineering talents found throughout the animal kingdom. Written by Nobel Prize-winning biologist Karl von Frisch—renowned for his pioneering work on the "dance language" of bees—this volume, composed in collaboration with his son Otto von Frisch, surveys the diverse structural marvels created by insects, fish, birds, and mammals. From the intricate ventilation systems of termite mounds to the aesthetic precision of bowerbird nests, the authors explore how various species utilize tools, secretions, and instinct to craft shelters, traps, and nurseries that frequently rival the technical capabilities of human construction.Far more than a mere catalogue of nests, the book offers a deep, empathetic inquiry into the behavioral adaptations and survival strategies of the creatures themselves. Von Frisch’s prose is characterized by both scientific rigour and a genuine sense of wonder, eschewing the detached clinical stance of many contemporary researchers in favour of a more holistic appreciation of animal ingenuity. Illustrated with a wealth of detailed drawings and photographs, this work remains an essential text for naturalists, architects interested in biomimicry, and anyone captivated by the stunning intersections of biology, evolution, and design.
Author: Karl von Frisch (with Otto von Frisch)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A fascinating and beautifully observed study of the natural world’s most ingenious builders, Animal Architecture serves as a profound testament to the complex, innate engineering talents found throughout the animal kingdom. Written by Nobel Prize-winning biologist Karl von Frisch—renowned for his pioneering work on the "dance language" of bees—this volume, composed in collaboration with his son Otto von Frisch, surveys the diverse structural marvels created by insects, fish, birds, and mammals. From the intricate ventilation systems of termite mounds to the aesthetic precision of bowerbird nests, the authors explore how various species utilize tools, secretions, and instinct to craft shelters, traps, and nurseries that frequently rival the technical capabilities of human construction.Far more than a mere catalogue of nests, the book offers a deep, empathetic inquiry into the behavioral adaptations and survival strategies of the creatures themselves. Von Frisch’s prose is characterized by both scientific rigour and a genuine sense of wonder, eschewing the detached clinical stance of many contemporary researchers in favour of a more holistic appreciation of animal ingenuity. Illustrated with a wealth of detailed drawings and photographs, this work remains an essential text for naturalists, architects interested in biomimicry, and anyone captivated by the stunning intersections of biology, evolution, and design.