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Tales From The Ant World
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Edward O. Wilson Recalls His Lifetime With Ants, From His First Boyhood Encounters In The Woods Of Alabama To Perilous Journeys Into The Brazilian Rainforest.Ants Are The Most Warlike Of All Animals, With Colony Pitted Against Colony, Writes E.O. Wilson, One Of The Worlds Most Beloved Scientists, Their Clashes Dwarf Waterloo And Gettysburg. In Tales From The Ant World, Twotime Pulitzer Prizewinner Wilson Takes Us On A Myrmecological Tour To Such Farflung Destinations As Mozambique And New Guinea, The Gulf Of Mexicos Dauphin Island And Even His Parents Overgrown Backyard, Thrillingly Relating His Ninedecadelong Scientific Obsession With Over 15,000 Ant Species.Animating His Scientific Observations With Illuminating Personal Stories, Wilson Hones In On Twentyfive Ant Species To Explain How These Genetically Superior Creatures Talk, Smell, And Taste, And More Significantly, How They Fight To Determine Who Is Dominant. Wryly Observing That Males Are Little More Than Flying Sperm Missiles Or That Ants Send Their Little Old Ladies Into Battle, Wilson Eloquently Relays His Brushes With Fire, Army, And Leafcutter Ants, As Well As More Exotic Species. Among Them Are The Very Rare Matabele, Africas Fiercest Warrior Ants, Whose Female Hunters Can Carry Up To Fifteen Termites In Their Jaw (And, As Wilson Reports From Personal Experience, Have An Incredibly Painful Stinger); Costa Ricas Basiceros, The Slowest Of All Ants; And New Caledonias Bull Ants, The Most Endangered Of Them All, Which Wilson Discovered In 2011 After Over Twenty Years Of Presumed Extinction.Richly Illustrated Throughout With Depictions Of Ant Species By Kristen Orr, As Well As Photos From Wilsons Expeditions Throughout The World, Tales From The Ant World Is A Fascinating, If Not Occasionally Hairraising, Personal Account By One Of Our Greatest Scientists And A Necessary Volume For Any Lover Of The Natural World. 28 Blackandwhite Images
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Tales from the Ant World'? A: 'Tales from the Ant World' focuses on the life and research of Edward O. Wilson, specifically his interactions with ants and his scientific observations of over 15,000 ant species.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Edward O. Wilson, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist known for his work in myrmecology, the study of ants.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Tales from the Ant World' is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 240 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Tales from the Ant World' published? A: 'Tales from the Ant World' was published on August 25, 2020.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Tales from the Ant World' is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Is the book illustrated? A: Yes, 'Tales from the Ant World' is richly illustrated, featuring 28 black-and-white images that depict various ant species.
- Q: What kind of audience is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for anyone interested in nature, biology, and specifically entomology or the study of ants.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories from the author? A: Yes, the author incorporates personal anecdotes from his experiences with ants, adding a relatable and engaging element to the scientific content.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the behaviors, species diversity, and ecological significance of ants, along with the author's personal insights into the world of myrmecology.