Williams V. U36 The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Collectors, and Scientists Uncovered the Secrets of the Most Beautiful Insects in the World / Wendy Williams; Translated from English — M.: Alpina non-fiction, 2023. — 308 pages + 16 pages incl. — (Series "Animals").
In this amazing book, Wendy Williams talks about some of the most resilient creatures on our planet — butterflies, their role in our ecosystem and in all humanity's life. Butterflies are some of our most beloved insects. There are exhibitions and even entire butterfly gardens. They are one of those rare insects we gladly welcome into our lives. But what exactly attracts us to these creatures? And how is their life really organized?
In the unique book by science journalist Wendy Williams, secrets of the "fluttering flowers" are revealed — beings far smarter and more resilient than we usually think. Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other butterfly species have learned to deceive ants, making them care for them. Butterfly scales inspire scientists with ideas for medical technologies destined to save lives. Williams discusses butterfly habitats worldwide and introduces readers not only to various species of these insects but also to scientists dedicating their lives to their study. This heartfelt, captivating, and profound book will open readers' eyes to the exceptional importance of butterflies in our world.
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