Dinosaur Behavior

Name: Dinosaur Behavior
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SKU: 9780691244297
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An Illustrated Guide

By Mike Benton

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Dinosaur Behavior by Mike Benton delves into the fascinating world of dinosaurs, exploring how these ancient creatures might have behaved, communicated, and interacted in their environments. Drawing on the latest research, the book combines palaeontological evidence with engaging insights to reconstruct the daily lives of dinosaurs, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the past. This engaging science and nature work enlightens readers about the social patterns, feeding strategies, and survival tactics of dinosaurs, transforming the way we understand these magnificent beings.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the ancient world and want to delve into the lives of dinosaurs, exploring their behaviours and environments as revealed by the latest scientific discoveries. It may appeal to those interested in the intersection of palaeontology and natural history, offering insights into how these incredible creatures once roamed the Earth.

Dinosaur Behavior

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A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned palaeontologist. Palaeobiology has advanced from a speculative subject to a cutting-edge science.

Today, researchers are applying the latest forensic technologies to the fossil record, revealing startling new insights into the lives of dinosaurs. This illustrated guide explores the behaviour, evolution, physiology, and extinction of dinosaurs, taking readers inside the mysterious world of these marvellous animals.

With specially commissioned illustrations by Bob Nicholls, Dinosaur Behavior explains how the dinosaurs lived and courted, fought and fed, signalled and interacted with each other, and much more.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dinosaur Behavior by Mike Benton is admirably praised for blending scientific insights and engaging storytelling, transporting readers to a fantastical world. Reviewers appreciate its beautiful illustrations and synthesis of science and art, noting its accessibility for both novices and more curious learners. The book also updates the reader on exciting new research, reflecting transformative discoveries in dinosaur behaviour since the influence of popular media like Jurassic Park.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691244297

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 150 color illus.

Contributors:

Illustrated by Bob Nicholls

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Michael J. Benton is professor of vertebrate paleontology at the University of Bristol and a fellow of the Royal Society. His many books include Dinosaurs: New Visions of a Lost World, Dinosaurs Rediscovered: The Scientific Revolution in Paleontology, and When Life Nearly Died: The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time.

Bob Nicholls is a leading paleo-reconstruction artist whose work is exhibited at museums and universities around the world. His art appears in numerous books, including Dinosaur Art and The Complete Dinosaur.