03271cam a2200325 4500 525331044 TxAuBib 20211105120000.0 ||||||s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780691209555 0691209553 B08652BN12 Amazon 07189e3a-90c6-4c64-a472-31181748ad8a OverDrive (Reserve ID) 5636351 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Catania, Kenneth. Great Adaptations [Libby] : Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution's Mysteries Solved. Princeton University Press, 2020. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 39MB. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. History. Science. Nonfiction. HTML:<p><b>"The irresistible enthusiasm of <i>Great Adaptations</i> couldn't come at a better time."—David P. Barash, <i>Wall Street Journal</i><br /> "Be very amazed."—Carl Safina, author of <i>Beyond Words</i> and <i>Becoming Wild</i><br /> How one scientist unlocked the secrets behind some of nature's most astounding animals</b><br /> From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In <i>Great Adaptations</i>, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more. He shows not only how studying these animals can provide deep insights into how life evolved, but also how scientific discovery can be filled with adventure and fun.<br /> Beginning with the star-nosed mole, Catania reveals what the creature's nasal star is actually for, and what this tells us about how brains work. He explores how the deceptive hunting strategy of tentacled snakes leads prey straight to their mouths, how eels use electricity to control other animals, and why emerald jewel wasps make zombies out of cockroaches. He also solves the enigma of worm grunting—a traditional technique in which earthworms are enticed out of the ground—by teaming up with professional worm grunters. Catania demonstrates the merits of approaching science with an open mind, considers the role played by citizen scientists, and illustrates that most animals have incredible, hidden abilities that defy our imagination.<br /> Examining some strange and spectacular creatures, <i>Great Adaptations</i> offers a wondrous journey into nature's grand designs.</p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2021-11-04 17:40:22. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=07189e3a-90c6-4c64-a472-31181748ad8a&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=07189e3a-90c6-4c64-a472-31181748ad8a&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=07189e3a-90c6-4c64-a472-31181748ad8a&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)