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Fearless Females

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Fearless Females by Mario Ludwig delves into the fascinating world of the animal kingdom, exploring the extraordinary survival strategies employed by female animals. This engaging book highlights how these females take on dominant roles, challenging traditional views by showcasing their prowess in leadership, protection, and adaptation. Through captivating stories, the book unveils the intelligence and tenacity of these remarkable creatures.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the natural world and the roles females play in various species. You'll enjoy diving into intriguing stories of female creatures who display bold and sometimes surprising behaviours in their fight for survival and success. It's perfect for anyone curious about the diverse and inspiring lives of fearless females in nature.

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An infotainment photo book that tells the most exciting, spectacular, or bizarre stories of the female side of the animal kingdom in pictures and text. Text in English and German.

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In the lion world, only the females hunt—because they do it best! The boss of a hyena pack? An alpha female. Even the lowest-ranking female of the pack is superior to her male counterparts. As for praying mantises? They keep interaction with men to the essentials, eating them right after mating for added nutrition.

The first photo book to focus exclusively on the female of the species, Fearless Females is a fascinating account of "feminine" strength throughout the animal kingdom. With some 150 photographs, accompanied by remarkable facts and extraordinary stories, the book reveals the fierce, formidable, and fascinating antics of she lions, elephants, and many other creatures.

A refreshing reappraisal of "feminine" behaviour and a long-overdue emancipation of nature and wildlife photography.

Text in English and German.

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  • The first photo book to focus on the feminine side of the animal kingdom.
  • Some 150 photographs of female lions, elephants, and many other animals.
  • Fascinating facts, exciting stories—nature infotainment at its best.

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iFearless Females/i by Mario Ludwig is praised for its captivating fusion of text and images, offering a broad look at female roles in the animal kingdom. The book reveals fascinating facts with stunning, sometimes gruesome photographs and is noted for its focus on the distinctive strengths of female animals. With its beautifully illustrated pages, it challenges readers to rethink traditional perceptions of female roles in nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783961713516

Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2021

Country: Germany

Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG

Illustration: 120 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1469g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Mario Ludwig, a biologist with a doctorate from Karlsruhe, has published around 30 books so far in which he deals with the phenomena of nature in an entertaining and humorous way. Some of them made it to the SPIEGEL bestseller list. Mario Ludwig became known to a broad public through his numerous television appearances. He also writes for various newspapers and magazines and can be heard regularly on the radio and in podcasts.

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