
Description
While old tales warn us that danger lies waiting in the dark, there is actually an abundance of thriving, colorful life. Solar winds brighten the sky with Northern and Southern Lights. In the desert, elegant datura blooms at night, enticing moths to help with pollination, while in the Rockies grizzly bears make a meal of the insects to sustain them during hibernation. In the ocean, night-feeding dolphins chase nocturnal squid which have made a vertical migration to the surface. In the jungles, jaguars hunt by moonlight while night monkeys swing safely through the trees.
Experienced naturalist and photographer Charles Hood captures it all, sharing his nocturnal adventures all over the world, with insight, wit, and over 240 stunning photographs. Open your senses to this darkened world, which is strange yet familiar--and more beautiful than you ever imagined.
Product Details
Publisher | Timber Press (OR) |
Publish Date | April 29, 2025 |
Pages | 320 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781643263137 |
Dimensions | 9.1 X 6.2 X 0.9 inches | 1.6 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
--Shelf Awareness
"A naturalist's cabinet of curiosities in book form, filled with humorous anecdotes, wild diversions and interesting wildlife adventures. Hood is exuberant in his love for the wild and that spirit shines through on every page." --Cool Green Science
"A must-read for wildlife lovers and those curious about what goes on in the dark."--How It Works
"Hood is an enthusiastic advocate of participating in citizen science and provides guidance for amateur explorers. Perceptive and witty, with beautiful color photos throughout, this book will inspire readers to observe and explore the night."--Booklist
"Explores and explains night with a voracious and playful curiosity that is impossible to resist."--Vanessa Lowe, Host and Producer, Nocturne
"Get ready to see the night in a whole new light!"--Zia Nisani, PhD, Professor of Biology
"Masterfully blends science, humor, and passion to reveal the extraordinary life that awakens when the sun sets."--Michael Hawk, Founder of Jumpstart Nature
"Well-researched, frequently humorous, and always joyful."--Michael Guista, author of Brain Work
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