Moths That Drink Elephants' Tears: And Other Zoological Curiosities
London: Portrait/ Piatkus Books Ltd., 2006. First Edition. Cloth. Fine / Fine in Archival Plastic Cover. Item #2947
ISBN: 0749951281
A lovely First Edition of this fascinating book, signed by the author on the title page at a London store. In fine unread condition in light yellow cloth. The fine dustjacket is complete with the original price and is protected by an archival plastic cover. This clever book tells of all sorts of animal characteristics and idiosyncrasies based on scientific fact. Did you know green herons have been recorded placing floating pieces of bread on the water to bait fish -- which the herons promptly eat? Or have you heard of the mysterious whale that has been swimming in the Pacific since 1992 but which no one can identify -- its calls and migration path don't match any known species? Or that swordfish heat up their eyeballs when they go hunting which allows them to see their prey better? Or have you heard that some male butterflies use anti-aphrodesiacs to ensure that the female they mate with is not attractive to other males? And the book holds many more. A lovely copy.
Price: $75.00 other currencies