The Call of the Cranes: Expeditions into a Mysterious World

Bernhard Wessling's book "The Call of the Cranes" explores the behavior of these graceful dancers, revealing their intelligence, social dynamics, communication, and protection. With impressive illustrations and lively narration, it presents his findings on their unique lives and relationships, adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and emotions. It overturns old ideas and sheds new light on an ancient avian family, making it a spectacular and treasured book.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 29 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Cranes are enigmatic birds that have captured the attention of naturalists and bird enthusiasts alike. However, very little is known about their behaviour and the mysteries surrounding them. In this captivating book, renowned naturalist and crane expert Bernhard Wessling takes us on exciting and adventurous expeditions into the hidden world of cranes, revealing the secrets of their intelligence, social dynamics, communication, and protection. Using a specially developed bioacoustic method, Dr. Wessling studied Eurasian, Red-Crowned, Sandhill, and Whooping Cranes in their natural habitats, providing us with a unique insight into their lives and relationships. His observations allow us to delve deeply into the cranes' way of life and consciousness, often demonstrating the surprising similarities between humans and animals. This book is beautifully illustrated and narrated, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in nature and the natural world. It is a testament to the spirit of discovery, humility, and respect for nature in the tradition of Alexander von Humboldt. "The Call of the Cranes" is a mesmerizing, vivid, lyrical, and revelatory book that truly captures the essence of these magnificent birds. It is a spectacular book and a treasure that will leave readers in awe. "The Call of the Cranes" is a captivating and informative book that explores the behaviour and mysteries of cranes. Renowned naturalist and crane expert Bernhard Wessling takes us on exciting expeditions into the hidden world of cranes, revealing their intelligence, social dynamics, communication, and protection. Using a specially developed bioacoustic method, Dr. Wessling studied Eurasian, Red-Crowned, Sandhill, and Whooping Cranes in their natural habitats, providing us with a unique insight into their lives and relationships. His observations allow us to delve deeply into the cranes' way of life and consciousness, often demonstrating the surprising similarities between humans and animals. The book is beautifully illustrated and narrated, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in nature and the natural world. It is a testament to the spirit of discovery, humility, and respect for nature in the tradition of Alexander von Humboldt.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030982829
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022