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The Trials of Life

A Natural History of Animal Behaviour
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In The Trials of Life by David Attenborough, the book explores the remarkable survival strategies of animals around the world. It delves into various aspects of life, such as hunting, mating, and parenting, illustrating how diverse species adapt to the challenges of existence. Attenborough's engaging narrative brings the natural world to life with vivid detail and profound insights.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricacies of the animal kingdom and the challenges creatures face in their daily lives. David Attenborough's detailed exploration is ideal for nature enthusiasts who appreciate engaging storytelling combined with scientific insights. Immerse yourself in the vivid descriptions of survival strategies and the wonders of the natural world.

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The Trials of Life

The third and final updated edition of David Attenborough’s classic Life trilogy. Life on Earth covered evolution, Living Planet , ecology, and now The Trials of Life tackles ethology, the study of how animals behave.

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The third and final updated edition of David Attenborough’s classic Life trilogy. Life on Earth covered evolution, Living Planet, ecology, and now The Trials of Life tackles ethology, the study of how animals behave.

‘This is, quite simply, the best thing I’ve ever done.’ Sir David Attenborough on the TV series, The Trials of Life, upon which this book is based.

This is the third and last of Sir David’s great natural history books based on his TV series and completes his survey of the animal world that began with Life on Earth and continues with Living Planet.

In Life on Earth, Sir David showed how each group of animals evolved. In Living Planet he looked at the way they have adapted to the whole range of habitats in which they live. Now, in The Trials of Life, he completes the story by revealing how animals behave – and why.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008477905

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

David Attenborough is one of the world's leading naturalists and broadcasters. His distinguished career spans more than sixty years, and his extraordinary contribution to natural history broadcasting and film-making has brought him international recognition, from Life on Earth to Frozen Planet, Planet Earth to Blue Planet. He has achieved many professional awards, honours and merits, including the CBE and OM, and was knighted in 1985.

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