The genius of birds

By:

Ackerman, Jennifer

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York Penguin Books 2016Description: 340pISBN:

9780399563126

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DDC classification:

598 ACK

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Summary: "Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about"--Provided by publisher

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Book	Plaksha University Library	Biology	598 ACK (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		001914

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"Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about"--Provided by publisher

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