The Call of the Cranes Expeditions into a Mysterious World
the New York Times bestseller The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness) In this book, Bernhard Wessling shares his fascinating stories about cranes through patient observations and thoughtful conclusions. George Archibald, Co-Founder of the International Cran...
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Springer International Publishing
2022, 2022
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2022 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- How everything started
- Compact crane knowledge: myths and facts
- Problem solutions, ballet courtship and fox alarm: how do cranes communicate with each other?
- Arrival in the nature preserve after return from wintering grounds: alone or in groups?
- Breeding season: a tragic romance
- Ruff, a white-tailed eagle and other visitors to the nature preserve: crane guards‘ amazing experiences
- The school of life
- Tracking the cranes‘ language: they are calling and talk about their lives
- Worldwide endeavors: Asian and American cranes are calling me
- Research adventures: overhear red-crowned cranes at minus 25 °C while guarded by armed border soldiers
- The adventure continues: visiting the wild whooping cranes
- We are taking off: the hard way to the migration flight school
- What can we learn about intelligence, migratory behaviour, culture development, use of tools and self-awareness in cranes?
- Can cranes think strategically? Other amazing observations
- Cranes are subjects. A plea for more modesty and respect for nature
- Appendix