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What an Owl Knows

The New Science of the New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds

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What an Owl Knows

By: Jennifer Ackerman
Narrated by: Jennifer Ackerman
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About this listen

From prehistoric cave paintings to the prints and etchings of Picasso, owls have captivated and inspired us for millennia. Whether they appear as ancient Athenian symbols of wisdom, ghostly harbingers of death, or the cuddly sidekicks of Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh, these birds have continued to fascinate and disturb us in equal measure. Through revelatory new behavioural research, Jennifer Ackerman provides an intimate glimpse into these magnificent creatures' lives. From the evolutionary quirks behind their silent flight and rotating heads, to their romantic relationships and parenting styles, What an Owl Knows brings the rich natural history of owls to life. Deftly weaving together science and art, Ackerman journeys into the owl's moonlit world and asks: what is it about these birds that so enthrals us?

©2023 Jennifer Ackerman (P)2023 Penguin Random House LLC Animals Biological Sciences Environment Outdoors & Nature Science Conservation Natural History

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A wonderful journey with an incredibly knowledgable guide into the wonderful world of owls. There’s so much to take in that I’ll enjoy listening to it all over again.

A wonderful journey

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Lots of information delivered in an interesting and engaging way. Great author/ narrator performance too.

Fascinating

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This book is not so much about the owl as it is about the ornithologist that study them and the implements they come up with in order to do so, the whole thing told in an utterly boring way. I wonder how much harm all that poking and handling causes them?

Impossibly boring

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