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Feathers

Feathers

AnimalsNature
Pages
352
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

Biologist Thor Hanson presents a comprehensive natural history of feathers, exploring their 100-million-year journey as an evolutionary marvel. Drawing on diverse fields from paleontology to art history, Hanson investigates how feathers have enabled flight, provided insulation, and served as adornment across species and cultures. Discover the surprising roles feathers play, from silencing owl flight to inking historical documents, in this detailed examination of their significance.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualReflective

Genres

Animals Nature Science

About the author

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Thor Hanson

Thor Hanson is an American conservation biologist and author. Hanson has published four books for general audiences and one children's book. He has also contributed to a range of periodicals and other media, including the PBS program, American Spring LIVE. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor_Hanson_(biologist)