Why Animals Talk

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.

Intrepid zoologist Dr Arik Kershenbaum is the world-leading expert in animal vocal communication, and has roamed the wilds of Europe, North America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia for over a decade, working to decipher it. He is a college lecturer and fellow at Girton College, University of Cambridge, and has published more than thirty academic publications. His previous book, The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy, was a Times/Sunday Times Book of the Year and was published in eleven languages.

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