Why Animals Talk

Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written

Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written

Steady-headed and fun

He writes like me

Kershenbaum helps us perceive how other animals sense their worlds, and in doing so, explores the evolutionary roots of our own advanced language skills. It is fitting that a book about communication is so conversational and engaging, and it will give you a new perspective on the richness of nature

Quirky, insightful . . . based on a deep understanding of recent research

A new look at a fascinating subject

An entertaining journey through the science of animal communication, taking us into the oceanic
world of dolphin clicks and teaching us about wolves’ accents – all while shedding light on our own language and world.

A delightfully entertaining journey through the science of animal communication, Why Animals Talk takes us into the oceanic world of dolphin clicks, teaches us about wolves' accents, shows us the power of parrot' chatter - all whiles shedding light on out own language and world

Intrepid zoologist Dr Arik Kershenbaum is the world-leading expert in animal vocal communication, and has roamed the wilds of Europe, North America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia for over a decade, working to decipher it. He is a college lecturer and fellow at Girton College, University of Cambridge, and has published more than thirty academic publications. His previous book, The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy , was a Times/Sunday Times Book of the Year and was published in eleven languages.