What an owl knows: the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds
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"For millennia, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented more than thirty thousand years ago in the Chauvet Cave paintings in southern France. With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? Though our fascination goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to understand in deep detail the complex nature of these extraordinary birds. Ackerman illuminates the rich biology and natural history of these birds and reveals remarkable new scientific discoveries about their brains and behavior. She joins scientists in the field and explores how researchers are using modern technology and tools to learn how owls communicate, hunt, court, mate, raise their young, and move about from season to season"--publisher.
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Ackerman, J. (2023). What an owl knows: the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds. Center Point Large Print edition. Thorndike, Maine, Center Point Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-. 2023. What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Thorndike, Maine, Center Point Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Thorndike, Maine, Center Point Large Print, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ackerman, Jennifer. What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Center Point Large Print edition. Thorndike, Maine, Center Point Large Print, 2023.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Preface: who knew -- Making sense of owls: unpacking the mysteries -- What it's like to be an owl: ingenious adaptations -- Owling: studying the world's most enigmatic birds -- Who gives a hoot: owl talk -- What it takes to make an owl: courting and breeding -- To stay or to go?: roosting and migrating -- An owl in the hand: learning from captive birds -- Half bird, half spirit: owls and the human imagination -- What an owl knows: how wise are owls? -- Saving owls: protecting what we love. | |
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