Nocturnal Creatures
Raina Mooncrest
Ratgeber / Natur
Beschreibung
"Nocturnal Creatures" unveils the hidden lives of animals that thrive in the darkness, providing insight into their behaviors, adaptations, and ecological roles. This exploration of nocturnal animals highlights their unique sensory adaptations and hunting strategies, such as the echolocation of bats or how owls use specialized hearing to locate prey. Understanding these creatures is crucial, as their ecosystems are increasingly threatened by human activities. The book examines the evolutionary pressures leading to nocturnality and the physiological adaptations enabling survival in low-light conditions. It progresses from introducing core concepts to detailed case studies, dedicating chapters to the challenges these animals face, including habitat loss and light pollution. A key focus is on conservation, proposing practical strategies for promoting coexistence between humans and nocturnal wildlife based on scientific evidence and field research.
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