First published 2001
Curious naturalist Hampton Sides takes readers on a delightful tour of the animal kingdom's most peculiar denizens. From the vengeful moths who refuse to be drawn to Thomas Edison's lightbulbs, to the dancing spiders who woo mates with a dazzling light show, Sides uncovers the strange and surprising truths behind nature's most bizarre behaviors. With wit and wonder, he illuminates the hidden dramas playing out all around us, revealing the remarkable adaptations that help even the most unusual creatures thrive.
Genres: science, nature, animals, non-fiction
Vibes: curious, informative, whimsical
Tropes: informative-narrative, scientific-exploration
224 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company