Description
Why do animals return to the same nesting grounds, breeding territories, or seasonal habitats—and why do humans feel an equally powerful pull toward particular places? Drawing on examples ranging from sandhill cranes and monarch butterflies to geese and songbirds, this fascinating exploration examines the biological mechanisms of migration and navigation, including visual memory, solar cues, and magnetic orientation. It also considers the emotional and evolutionary dimensions of belonging, connecting animal homing with the human longing for home and place. Blending accessible science, close observation, and poetic reflections on the natural world, the book offers an illuminating meditation on instinct, memory, and our enduring bond with the landscapes we inhabit.
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paperback
Mariner
Published Apr 21, 2015
368 pages
ISBN: 9780544484016
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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