Hugely controversial on publication, this is an insightful and characteristically entertaining survey of animal behaviour and the evolution of aggression throughout the animal world.
Konrad Lorenz Books
November 7, 1903 – February 27, 1989
Konrad Lorenz was a pioneering zoologist and a founder of modern ethology. He meticulously studied the instinctive behaviors of animals, particularly focusing on greylag geese and jackdaws. Lorenz became widely recognized for his groundbreaking descriptions of imprinting, the crucial process by which young birds instinctively bond with the first moving object they encounter. His collaborative work with Nikolaas Tinbergen was instrumental in establishing ethology as a distinct sub-discipline within biology.
King Solomon's ring : new light on animal ways
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures, from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves. It is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends!
Solomon, the legend goes, had a magic ring which enabled him to speak to the animals in their own language. A delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures, from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves
Documents the social conduct of wild geese with anecdotes about specific geese who take on strikingly human characteristics
Man Meets Dog
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
In this wonderful book, the famous scientist and best-selling author, Konrad Lorenz, 'the man who talked with animals', enlightens and entertains us with his illustrated account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. Displaying Lorenz's customary humanity and expert knowledge of animals, Man Meets Dog is also a deeply personal and entertaining account of his relationships with his own four-legged friends. With charming sketches on almost every page, Man Meets Dog offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all lovers of dogs (and cats!).
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