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Mind of the raven : investigations and adventures with wolf-birds / Bernd Heinrich.
Van Pelt Library QL696.P2367 H445 1999
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Heinrich, Bernd, 1940-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ravens.
- Ravens--Anecdotes.
- Genre:
- Anecdotes.
- Physical Description:
- xix, 380 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Cliff Street Books, [1999]
- Summary:
- A scientific investigation into the mind of the raven which lyrically addresses the existence of intelligence in a bird that has had an extraordinary relationship with humans throughout history. Illustrations.
- Contents:
- 1 Becoming a Raven Father 1
- 2 A Field Experiment 12
- 3 Ravens in the Family 31
- 4 Ringing Necks for Baby Food 49
- 5 Education 64
- 6 The Fate of Young Ravens 73
- 7 Settling in a Home Territory 82
- 8 To Catch and Track a Raven 92
- 9 Partnerships and Social Webs 107
- 10 Pairs as Cooperative Teams and Sharing 131
- 11 Hunting and Foraging 137
- 12 Adoption 146
- 13 Sensory Discrimination 155
- 14 Individual Recognition 163
- 15 Dangerous Neighbors 180
- 16 Vocal Communication 191
- 17 Prestige Among Ravens 206
- 18 Ravens' Fears 216
- 19 Ravens and Wolves in Yellowstone 226
- 20 From Wolf-Birds to Human-Birds 236
- 21 Tulugaq 245.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-371) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0060174471
- OCLC:
- 40734913
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