Richard Davidson
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English
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With this fascinating book, award-winning journalist Richard Conniff satisfies your cravings for the thrill and horror of formication, that chilling sensation of something crawling across your skin. Blending humor and sophistication, he introduces you to a host of spineless creatures, from moths to leeches, and the extraordinary enthusiasts who study them.
For over 20 years, the author has trekked through jungles, oceans, and deserts in search of...
Author
Language
English
Description
Popular natural history writer Richard Conniff received much acclaim for his earlier book, Spineless Wonders: Strange Tales from the Invertebrate World. In the same vein, Every Creeping Thing is a fascinating look at some of nature's most misunderstood creatures. Traveling the world over, Conniff shatters popular myths and shares extraordinary truths about unfairly maligned animals. For instance, little brown bats help curb mosquito numbers by eating...