Why Animals Talk: A Zoologist’s Journey into the Communication of Animals

Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written * Daily Telegraph * Steady-headed and fun * Sunday Times * He writes like me -- Richard Dawkins Kershenbaum helps us perceive how other animals sense their worlds, and in doing so, explores the evolutionary roots of our own advanced language skills. It is fitting that a book about communication is so conversational and engaging, and it will give you a new perspective on the richness of nature -- Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs Quirky, insightful . . . based on a deep understanding of recent research -- Tim Clutton-Brock, author of Meerkat Manor A new look at a fascinating subject -- Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape An entertaining journey through the science of animal communication, taking us into the oceanic world of dolphin clicks and teaching us about wolves’ accents – all while shedding light on our own language and world. * iweekend * A delightfully entertaining journey through the science of animal communication, Why Animals Talk takes us into the oceanic world of dolphin clicks, teaches us about wolves' accents, shows us the power of parrot' chatter - all whiles shedding light on out own language and world * inews' The best new books out this January' *