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In Animals of No Importance, a traveling naturalist shares vivid observations from life at sea to life in Indian stations, inviting readers to notice the creatures that bring the ocean and land to life.
From the deck, explore why plankton drift with the light and how the surface world hides a vast diversity. Learn how tiny Noctiluca glows at night and how flying-fish use their fins to glide above the water.
The account moves beyond the surface to the Nekton—swimmers like fish, whales, dolphins, and porpoises—and explains how mammals breathe air and move through the sea. You’ll also meet sea birds, and insects that drift out to sea, along with the surprising presence of shore-dwelling reptiles and coastal turtles.
Across India, memorable portraits of myn as and quail reveal daily habits, migration patterns, and the playful, sometimes humorous interactions between birds and people. The author blends natural history with accessible storytelling, offering a window into how creatures adapt to travel, seasons, and human presence.
- Discover the difference between deep-sea life and surface life, including why many surface organisms migrate daily for light.
- See how jellyfish, plankton, and Noctiluca light up the sea and affect what a naturalist can observe.
- Watch the flight and behavior of flying-fish, and the habits of nekton like dolphins and porpoises.
- Read character sketches of mynas and quail, from feeding quirks to migration timing and nest life.
Ideal for readers of accessible nature writing and travelers curious about wildlife along voyages and in India.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This compendium of anecdotes and essays offers the reader a unique opportunity to observe animal behavior in the most common of placesâ"home. The author, a self-professed naturalist, utilizes his own experiences to illuminate the hidden world of creatures that dwell alongside us, from the clever strategies of crows to the fascinating life cycle of wasps. These observations are interwoven with reflections on the larger significance of these creatures within both natural history and the human condition. The author presents a fresh perspective on the often-overlooked world of common animals, inviting readers to appreciate their complexity and the ways in which they contribute to the tapestry of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330439562_0
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Animals of No Importance (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25790108/1001
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