Why Elephants Cry: How Observing Unusual Animal Behaviours Can Predict the Weather (and Other Environmental Phenomena)

This text covers a wider terrain than other titles in a relatively unexplored subject area, discussing climate change and how animals may be able to predict future weather and climatic events. It includes myths, anecdotes, news articles, and stories backed up by relevant scientific literature in international peer-reviewed journals. Each chapter starts with a short fictitious story to set the scene, and anecdotes from indigenous cultures are especially interesting. The author draws on his vast expertise in biochemistry and cell biology to make the science accessible to a less technical reader.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 29 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The first comprehensive text on the topic of animals as environmental predictors, spanning the literature from the 18th century to the present day.
- Delves into a relatively unexplored subject area, offering a broader perspective than other titles in the field.
- Discusses the highly topical issue of climate change and explores how animals can be used to predict future weather and climatic events.
- Recognizes the global nature of the climate challenge, with examples spanning worldwide case studies.
- Utilizes a diverse range of sources, including myths, anecdotes, news articles, and stories supported by relevant scientific literature from international peer-reviewed journals.
- Each chapter begins with a short fictitious story to set the context, and anecdotes from indigenous cultures are particularly captivating.
- The author draws on extensive expertise in biochemistry and cell biology, ensuring that the scientific content is accessible to readers of all technical levels.
- The engaging mix of stories, anecdotes, personal observations, and scientific foundations makes the text both informative and enjoyable.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032381794