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Being a beast

by Charles Foster

A naturalist attempts to experience life as various animal species, including a badger and an otter, by physically mimicking their behaviours. This work combines neuroscience and nature writing to explore how different creatures perceive and organise their sensory worlds.

Accession 15301 ISBN 9781781255346 Publisher Profile Books
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