Life in Colour
How Animals See the World
$67.11
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
12 April 2021
Summary
‘Beauty is more than skin deep.’
‘The natural world is awash with colour, but we are only seeing half the story. If we could see things as animals do, our world would become unimaginably brighter. Now, thanks to new science and technology, we can at last open our eyes.’ - Sir David Attenborough
In nature, colour is more than a source of beauty; it’s a form of vital communication. Depending on the situation, colour says different things - it can be an expression of power or sed…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785946370 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785946374 |
| Author: | Dr Martin Stevens |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | BBC Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 12 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 892g |
| Dimensions: | 243mm x 166mm x 22mm |
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About The Author
Dr Martin Stevens
Martin Stevens is a professor in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter. He has spent more than 15 years studying the coloration, behaviour and vision of animals, publishing nearly 150 scientific articles on the subject. His research focuses on how animals use coloration for defence against predators, especially in marine creatures, birds and insects. He was recently awarded the Zoological Society of London’s Science Medal for his work. He is an active science communicator, appearing a number of times on TV and radio, giving public lectures at prestigious venues around the world, and working with famous organisations and museums on science and art exhibitions. His other popular science books include Cheats and Deceits (2016) and Secret Worlds (2021).
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