by Bill Schutt
First published 2024
Beneath our skin, teeth tell a story millions of years in the making. Zoologist Bill Schutt takes readers on a thrilling tour of the natural, scientific, and cultural history of these sharp adaptations. From the three-inch fang blennies of the deep sea to the thirty-foot prehistoric crocodiles that once roamed the Earth, Bite explores how teeth have allowed vertebrates to conquer every conceivable environment. But it's not just about food - Schutt also reveals the crucial role of fangs and tusks as defensive weapons, from snarling dogs to vampire bats. At its core, Bite is a revelatory look at how this simple adaptation has shaped the remarkable success of backboned creatures, including our own species.
Genres: animals, natural-history, non-fiction, biology, academic, history-of-science
Vibes: thought-provoking
308 pages · Hardcover · Algonquin Books