What makes a whale whistle? Or a panda bear turn somersaults? Or a crane dance? Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this book interprets animals' expressive body language. A complex set of instincts and learned reactions control how all animals act: by observing their body language, you can predict their behaviour and gain a better appreciation and understanding of the animals around us. How animals behave; What's new with zoos? African jungles, plains & waterways; Asian forests; Warm Oceans; North America; The Poles; Zoo critique; Unlock the mysteries of the fascinating world of animal behaviour and body language on a guided tour of the most interesting species on the planet: display swimming, paw raising, chest beating, head slapping, friendly behaviour, conflict behaviour, sexual behaviour...20 different species (mammals, sealife and birds) highlighted and investigated in detail. Special attention paid to the behaviour of animals in activity: zoos, wildlife parks
- ISBN10 1579120369
- ISBN13 9781579120368
- Publish Date 10 January 1998
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 4 December 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 464
- Language English