Description: The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens--and Ourselves Kershenbaum, Arik From a noted Cambridge zoologist, a wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like, using universal laws that govern life on Earth and in space. Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to what aliens might be like, we imagine that life on other planets is the stuff of science fiction. The time has come to abandon our fantasies of space invaders and movie monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing. But short of aliens landing in New York City, how do we know what they are like? Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution--which applies throughout the universe--Cambridge zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like: how these creatures will move, socialize, and communicate. For example, by observing fish whose electrical pulses indicate social status, we can see that other planets might allow for communication by electricity. As there was evolutionary pressure to wriggle along a sea floor, Earthling animals tend to have left/right symmetry; on planets where creatures evolved in midair or in soupy tar, they might be lacking any symmetry at all. Might there be an alien planet with supersonic animals? A moon where creatures have a language composed of smells? Will aliens scream with fear, act honestly, or have technology? The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy answers these questions using the latest science to tell the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space. Anthem Books Difference Great quality new and used items! We aim to exceed expectations on every order with quick shipping and extra attention to quality packaging! Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Penguin Press
Style: ABIS_BOOK
Color: Black
Book Title: Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy : What Animals on Earth Reveal about Aliens--And Ourselves
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Topic: Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Space Science, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year: 2021
Item Height: 1.1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 20.2 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Arik Kershenbaum
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
