Our current age called the Anthropocene – climate change, super-diverse societies, and other expressions that are occurring at such magnitude – “change” permeates our contemporary societies, public opinion and our scientific and political imagination. For thousands of years most species, including homosapiens have been migrating. Nowadays, it happens so much faster and it’s causes are often … Continue reading
Birds. Everywhere you go, there they are. The word “bird” denotes a huge category of non-human animals that we see, hear, or otherwise interact with on a daily basis. With enthusiasm and aplomb, Sy Montgomery (previously the author of The Good Good Pig) brings us Birdology, a book that examines the plethora of birds that inhabit … Continue reading
In his truly exuberant and awe-inspiring book, Why Birds Sing: A Journey into the Mystery of Bird Song, David Rothenberg engages in a fascinating discussion of music, science, and poetry. As a musician and philosopher, Rothenberg is not satisfied with the standard explanation that birds only sing “to attract mates, to prove their genetic fitness with … Continue reading
Animal Voices 