The Hidden Life of Deer: Lessons from the Natural World

The Hidden Life of Deer: Lessons from the Natural World Wydawca: Harper Perennial Opis produktu The Hidden Life of Deer by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas pulls you quietly into the woods to witness the intelligence, family bonds, and survival strategies of wild deer. This nature book and wildlife nonfiction account reads like a naturalist's memoir — close, observant, and surprisingly intimate. In a year when acorns failed in southern New Hampshire, Thomas began leaving food near her farmhouse and recorded how over thirty deer responded. Across a full cycle of seasons she documents deer behavior in New England: maternal rule and family hierarchies, adoption and rejection of fawns, coded warnings, territorial markings, microclimate bedding sites, and strategies for escaping predators and hunters. Rich with field detail, this outdoors & nature reference blends storytelling with biological insight — ideal for readers of natural history, animal behavior, and biological sciences. Whether you’re searching for a readable naturalist memoir, a reference on fauna, or a deep dive into behavioral ecology, The Hidden Life of Deer offers both scientific observation and lyrical narrative. Fans of Elizabeth Marshall Thomas’s The Hidden Life of Dogs will find the same probing curiosity here, while students, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone curious about deer family groups or how animals organize social life will learn to read the subtle signs of the wild. Clear, humane, and full of wonder, this English book explains what deer can teach us about coexistence and the ancient rules that shape life on our planet. Read it to understand deer behavior — and to see the wild with new eyes. Specyfikacja SKU: PEEA006236747 EAN: 9780061792113 Waga: 200 g Author: Thomas, Elizabeth Marshall Binding: Paperback Pages: 256 Publication Year: 2010 BISAC Category 1: NAT019000 BISAC Category 2: NAT037000 BISAC Category 3: NAT039000