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Book Synopsis: An authoritative and entertaining exploration of Australia’s distinctive birds and their unheralded role in global evolution. Renowned for its gallery of unusual mammals, Australia is also a land of extraordinary birds. But unlike the mammals, the birds of Australia flew beyond the continent’s boundaries and around the globe many millions of years ago. This eye-opening book tells the dynamic but little-known story of how Australia provided the world with songbirds and parrots, among other bird groups, why Australian birds wield surprising ecological power, how Australia became a major evolutionary center, and why scientific biases have hindered recognition of these discoveries.
From violent, swooping magpies to tool-making cockatoos, Australia’s birds are strikingly different from birds of other lands—often more intelligent and aggressive, often larger and longer-lived. Tim Low, a renowned biologist with a rare storytelling gift, here presents the amazing evolutionary history of Australia’s birds. The story of the birds, it turns out, is inseparable from the story of the continent itself and also the people who inhabit it.
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Discover the captivating world of Australia's birds and how they have shaped the global ecosystem in our must-read book, "Where Song Began: Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World". Renowned for their extraordinary characteristics, Australia's birds have flown beyond the continent's boundaries long before any other species. This eye-opening book takes you on a journey through the dynamic and remarkable story of Australian birds' ecological power and their role as major evolutionary influencers.
Australia's birds are truly unique, often displaying intelligence and aggression that surpasses birds found in other parts of the world. From the awe-inspiring swooping magpies to the ingenious tool-making cockatoos, these feathered creatures will leave you amazed at their abilities. Written by the esteemed biologist, Tim Low, "Where Song Began" not only unveils the evolutionary history of Australia's birds but also delves into the intertwined story of the continent itself and its inhabitants.
At our retail sales company, we are excited to bring you this authoritative and entertaining exploration of Australia's distinctive birds. This book is a treasure trove of fascinating insights and discoveries that have been hindered by scientific biases for far too long. Join us in unraveling the untold stories of these fascinating creatures and their impact on the world we live in. To get your hands on "Where Song Began: Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World", click here.
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