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A treasure trove of stories, poems, and information on the brainy, black-feathered bird thatâs rich in insight and humor. This revised and expanded edition of Candace Savageâs best-selling book about ravens and crows is enhanced by additional paintings, drawings, and photos, as well as a fascinating selection of first-person stories and poems about remarkable encounters with crows. In one story, a pack of crows brilliantly thwarts an attack by a Golden Eagle; in another, a mischievous crow rescues the author from grief. And in a third piece, after nursing a battered baby crow back to health until it flies off with other crows, Louise Erdrich hauntingly describes her altered awareness as she listens for the âdark laughâ of crows while she works. Based on two decades of audacious research by scientists around the world, the book also provides an unprecedented, evidence-based glimpse into corvidsâ intellectual, social, and emotional lives. But whether viewed through the lens of science, myth, or everyday experience, the result is always the same. These birds are so smartâand so mysteriousâthey take your breath away. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute. Praise for Crows âA beautifully crafted celebration of these birds.â âNature âA deft juxtaposition of interesting anecdotes and firsthand accounts of scientific discoveries.â âCanadian Literature âSurprising avian revelations are contained within the pages of Savageâs glorious festival of crow arcana.â âAlberta Views |
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