Great Adaptations Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution's Mysteries Solved
eAudio - 2020
From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more. He shows not only how studying these animals can provide deep insights into how life evolved, but also how scientific discovery can be filled with adventure and fun. Beginning with the star-nosed mole, Catania reveals what the creature's nasal star is actually for, and what this tells us ...about how brains work. He explores how the deceptive hunting strategy of tentacled snakes leads prey straight to their mouths, how eels use electricity to control other animals, and why emerald jewel wasps make zombies out of cockroaches. He also solves...
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Tantor Media, Inc.
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- English
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- OverDrive Resource Page
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- MP3 audiobook, OverDrive Listen audiobook
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File Size | 206 GB |
Parts | 7 |
ISBN | 9781705242674 |
Release Date | 9/15/2020 |
OverDrive Listen audiobook | |
File Size | 206 GB |
ISBN | 9781705242674 |
Release Date | 9/15/2020 |