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What A Fish Knows: The Inner Lives Of Our Underwater Cousins
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A New York Times Bestsellerdo Fishes Think? Do They Really Have Threesecond Memories? And Can They Recognize The Humans Who Peer Back At Them From Above The Surface Of The Water? In What A Fish Knows, The Mythbusting Ethologist Jonathan Balcombe Addresses These Questions And More, Taking Us Under The Sea, Through Streams And Estuaries, And To The Other Side Of The Aquarium Glass To Reveal The Surprising Capabilities Of Fishes. Although There Are More Than Thirty Thousand Species Of Fishmore Than All Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, And Amphibians Combinedwe Rarely Consider How Individual Fishes Think, Feel, And Behave. Balcombe Upends Our Assumptions About Fishes, Portraying Them Not As Unfeeling, Deadeyed Feeding Machines But As Sentient, Aware, Social, And Even Machiavellianin Other Words, Much Like Us.What A Fish Knows Draws On The Latest Science To Present A Fresh Look At These Remarkable Creatures In All Their Breathtaking Diversity And Beauty. Fishes Conduct Elaborate Courtship Rituals And Develop Lifelong Bonds With Shoalmates. They Also Plan, Hunt Cooperatively, Use Tools, Curry Favor, Deceive One Another, And Punish Wrongdoers. We May Imagine That Fishes Lead Simple, Fleeting Livesa Mode Of Existence That Boils Down To A Place On The Food Chain, Rote Spawning, And Lots Of Aimless Swimming. But, As Balcombe Demonstrates, The Truth Is Far Richer And More Complex, Worthy Of The Grandest Social Novel.Highlighting Breakthrough Discoveries From Fish Enthusiasts And Scientists Around The World And Pondering His Own Encounters With Fishes, Balcombe Examines The Fascinating Means By Which Fishes Gain Knowledge Of The Places They Inhabit, From Shallow Tide Pools To The Deepest Reaches Of The Ocean.Teeming With Insights And Exciting Discoveries, What A Fish Knows Offers A Thoughtful Appraisal Of Our Relationships With Fishes And Inspires Us To Take A More Enlightened View Of The Planets Increasingly Imperiled Marine Life. What A Fish Knows Will Forever Change How We See Our Aquatic Cousinsthe Pet Goldfish Included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What a Fish Knows'? A: 'What a Fish Knows' explores the cognitive and emotional lives of fish, challenging common perceptions about their intelligence and social behaviors.
- Q: Who is the author of 'What a Fish Knows'? A: The book is authored by Jonathan Balcombe, an ethologist known for his work on animal behavior.
- Q: How many pages are in 'What a Fish Knows'? A: 'What a Fish Knows' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'What a Fish Knows' have? A: 'What a Fish Knows' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'What a Fish Knows' published? A: 'What a Fish Knows' was published on June 7, 2016.
- Q: Is 'What a Fish Knows' suitable for all ages? A: 'What a Fish Knows' is suitable for a general audience, including adults and older children interested in marine life.
- Q: Does 'What a Fish Knows' provide scientific references? A: Yes, the book draws on the latest scientific research and insights from fish enthusiasts and scientists around the world.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'What a Fish Knows'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the complex behaviors, social structures, and emotional lives of fish, as well as their interactions with humans.
- Q: Is 'What a Fish Knows' a bestseller? A: 'What a Fish Knows' is a New York Times Bestseller, indicating its popularity and acclaim.
- Q: What edition of 'What a Fish Knows' is available? A: 'What a Fish Knows' is available in the First Edition (stated), First Printing.