Why Animals Talk

Wonderful … Endlessly interesting and beautifully written * Daily Telegraph *Steady-headed and fun * Sunday Times *He writes like me – Richard DawkinsKershenbaum 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 DinosaursQuirky, insightful … based on a deep understanding of recent research – Tim Clutton-Brock, author of Meerkat ManorA 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 oceanicworld 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.