Best Sellers in Books
Discover the most popular and best selling products in Books based on sales

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this website
History & Philosophy - Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law

Description

Book Synopsis: An Instant New York Times Bestseller #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller #1 Indie Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Best Nonfiction Book of 2021 Longlisted for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Join "America's funniest science writer" (Peter Carlson, Washington Post), Mary Roach, on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet.What's to be done about a jaywalking moose? A bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? Three hundred years ago, animals that broke the law would be assigned legal representation and put on trial. These days, as New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach discovers, the answers are best found not in jurisprudence but in science: the curious science of human-wildlife conflict, a discipline at the crossroads of human behavior and wildlife biology.Roach tags along with animal-attack forensics investigators, human-elephant conflict specialists, bear managers, and "danger tree" faller blasters. Intrepid as ever, she travels from leopard-terrorized hamlets in the Indian Himalaya to St. Peter's Square in the early hours before the pope arrives for Easter Mass, when vandal gulls swoop in to destroy the elaborate floral display. She taste-tests rat bait, learns how to install a vulture effigy, and gets mugged by a macaque.Combining little-known forensic science and conservation genetics with a motley cast of laser scarecrows, langur impersonators, and trespassing squirrels, Roach reveals as much about humanity as about nature's lawbreakers. When it comes to "problem" wildlife, she finds, humans are more often the problem―and the solution. Fascinating, witty, and humane, Fuzz offers hope for compassionate coexistence in our ever-expanding human habitat. 12 illustrations Read more

Details

Looking for a captivating read that combines humor, science, and wildlife adventures? Look no further than "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law." This instant New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller takes you on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans collide.

Author Mary Roach, hailed as "America's funniest science writer," delves into the curious science of human-wildlife conflict. Discover how animals that break the law are handled in modern times, from jaywalking moose to bear burglars. Roach brings together animal-attack forensics investigators, human-elephant conflict specialists, bear managers, and more, providing a fascinating look at the intriguing intersection of human behavior and wildlife biology.

Roach's intrepid nature takes you on a thrilling journey, from leopard-terrorized hamlets in the Indian Himalaya to the bustling St. Peter's Square before Easter Mass. Prepare for unexpected encounters, such as taste-testing rat bait, installing vulture effigies, and even getting mugged by a macaque! You'll also learn about the innovative methods used to manage wildlife conflicts, including laser scarecrows, langur impersonators, and even trespassing squirrels.

Through this captivating exploration, Roach shines a light on the often-overlooked realm of forensic science and conservation genetics. With wit, compassion, and 12 captivating illustrations, "Fuzz" not only reveals valuable insights about nature's lawbreakers but also sheds light on the role humans play in these conflicts. Ultimately, it offers hope for compassionate coexistence in our ever-expanding human habitat.

Don't miss this breakthrough book that combines entertainment and education in a unique way. Get your hands on "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" today and embark on a thrilling adventure that will leave you in awe of the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. Order now and discover the curious science behind human-wildlife conflict!

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this website