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Just as he did in his New York Times bestseller, An Immense World, Ed Yong expands our perception of nature, this time by revealing the astonishing ways living things operate at different scales. "A tour de force. Life Beyond Measure is an invitation to transcend the limits of our bodies and...

Nature demands giants. Megafauna crop up in every era, from the Dreadnoughtus of the Cretaceous period to the more recently extinct woolly mammoth. And everywhere these giant creatures went, they shaped the world around them, simply by existing. This book will tell the story of megafauna on...

An evocative, lyrical debut memoir from the heart of our vanishing countryside – a story of the solitary life of an eel fisherman and the radical choice to live more in tune with the natural world. Growing up in rural Herefordshire, Richard Fleming watched as his earth-bound world quietly...

Discover more about the fascinating world of reptiles in 10 captivating essays . Often maligned, largely misunderstood, and surprisingly hard to find, reptiles are resourceful, hardy and diverse creatures that have been around since deep in the Earth's prehistory. Learning about them is not only...

Discover more about the secret lives of insects in 10 captivating essays Insects, also known as the widely misunderstood small things that in reality control everything. Whether you find insects frightening, or fascinating, these tiny critters loom large in the imagination. How small are they?...

Meet the British animals we tend to ignore – and discover why they matter more than we think. From midge clouds and riverside bat walks to slug-slick gardens and wasps’ nests in the eaves, Awful Creatures follows writer Saskia McCracken as she seeks out the British animals we dismiss, shun...

The inspiration for the HBO docuseries Monsters of God, a “riveting story of money and greed” from Tiger King filmmaker Eric Goode (Financial Times). When Bryan Christy began to investigate the world of reptile smuggling, he had no idea what he would be in for. In the course of his research...

We can save the planet, but first we need to break the rules. It's no surprise that the natural world around us is struggling. Climate change, destruction of vital ecosystems, loss of biodiversity—the list can feel never ending. But Forrest Galante, wildlife biologist, conservationist and...

What if one of the most intelligent minds on Earth could fly? Crows and ravens can solve multi-step puzzles, use and shape tools, remember human faces for years, and plan ahead. In this groundbreaking new book, Neuroscientist Andreas Nieder reveals how these birds think, and why their...

From a beloved best-selling author, a surprising tale of avian elections, state rivalries, and the birds who definitely did not ask for this. What were we thinking, a century ago, when we elected the cardinal or the mockingbird as our state’s official bird? Amy Stewart went looking for answers...

A myth-busting exploration of corvid intelligence from one of the world’s foremost authorities, revealing a new understanding of both the animal and human mind What if one of the most intelligent minds on Earth could fly? Crows and ravens can solve multi-step puzzles, use and shape tools...

When the Iraq war began, conservationist Lawrence Anthony could think of only one thing: the fate of the Baghdad Zoo, located in the city center and caught in the war's crossfire. Once Anthony entered Baghdad he discovered that full-scale combat and uncontrolled looting had killed nearly all the...

Bestselling author and PhD of ethology Jonathan Balcombe argues for a new perspective on nature—one that rejects the idea of the wild as cruel and savage and instead highlights the cooperation and compassion between species—and examines the role humans play in it. Turn on a nature...

There has been so much focus on the real risk of animals going extinct that it’s easily overlooked just how many new species are still being discovered every year. In an age defined by environmental loss, the discovery of new species is a beacon of hope, proving there is still so much to learn about the natural world. Hidden Wonders by acclaimed naturalist David Alderton is a thrilling journey into the heart of modern zoological exploration. Every year, hundreds of new species are brought to light from the remotest corners of the planet.

From the WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION From the WINNER OF THE RICHARD JEFFERIES PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING This book reveals what nature can truly look like on our planet, in its most chaotic, unbridled forms. It takes you to wildernesses so improbable, so ancient...

“An unhatched egg is to me the greatest challenge in life.” Read by Martha White and George Newbern. For bird and literature lovers alike, this collection of writings on birds by legendary author E. B. White is paired with joyous and bold art by distinguished illustrator Charley Harper. More...

An unforgettable deep dive into the history, mythos, and cultural significance of America’s wildest survivor, the black bear—from the host of the wildly popular MeatEater podcast Bear Grease For seven generations, the Newcomb family has hunted, observed, and lived alongside the American...

Seals always surprise, confound and disconcert, whether we see hundreds of moulting bodies on a rocky beach or a single head just beyond the surf. They have always affected humans in weird ways. What is their true nature? Their lumbering physicality? Their numinous aura? Their ability to...

A vivid and groundbreaking tour of the senses, full of cutting-edge science and thrilling anecdotes, that reveals how they shape our lives and the way we experience the world around us—by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses “This book is truly...

»Kein Kitsch, sondern das Ergebnis seriöser Forschung und langer Beobachtung.« Jens Jessen, DIE ZEIT Tiefe Einblicke in die Gefühlswelt der Tiere: Eichhörnchen, die sich aufopferungsvoll um ihren Nachwuchs kümmern. Kühe und Wale, die Werkzeuge gezielt einsetzen. Kolkraben, die...