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Overview
"They're out there in our own backyards, spying on us from lampposts, stealing food from the dog, and shattering the early morning with their loud, steel-edged caws. If one species of crows routinely makes and uses tools-a behavior so remarkable that it was until recently thought to be uniquely human-then what might the rest of those swaggering, black-clad wise guys be up to?"Synopsis
Who knew that crows are second only to humans as toolmakers and tool users, that they have complex family lives not unlike our own, and that their vocalizations resemble human languages? This witty, charming book introduces readers to these endlessly fascinating creatures. Author Candace Savage explores their evolution and basic biology, diet and food-gathering practices, incredible tool-using capabilities, crow “languages,” tricky social interactions, and their impact on the human imagination as reflected in mythology, literature, and popular aphorisms. Based on extensive research, the book is a lively, loving tribute to these special feathered friends.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2005
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group
Pages
113
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781553651062