Virginia Morell is an acclaimed science journalist and author. Her reporting, born from a deep love of the natural world and creative thinking, keeps her in close communication with leading scientists. Morell's approach to writing emphasizes a fascination with animal intelligence and emotions, revealing the complexity of the minds of our fellow creatures. She compellingly explores how animals perceive the world, bridging the gap between science and our ability to understand them.
Focusing on a career in marine biology, this guide offers insights drawn from the real-life experiences of a seasoned expert in the field. Authored by bestselling journalist Virginia Morell, it serves as essential reading for aspiring marine biologists, providing valuable information about the profession and its unique challenges and rewards.
The Leakey Family and the Quest for Humankind's Beginnings
The biography explores the influential "First Family" of anthropology, highlighting their groundbreaking discoveries, collaborations, and rivalries that shaped our understanding of human origins. It offers insight into their contributions to the field and includes 50 photographs that enhance the narrative.
Did you know that dolphins are self-aware, rats love to be tickled and chimps mourn? Did you know that dogs have extensive vocabularies and birds practise songs in their sleep? That jays plan ahead, and a moth remembers its life as a caterpillar? 'Animal Wise' takes us on a dazzling, surprising, and enlightening exploration into the minds and emotions of animals, through the intimate experiences of the scientists who study them.