Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival (Audiobook)

from bas615

I picked this book up as I was buried in 3 feet of snow and the question of cold weather survival was towards the front of my mind. However, until i stopped to think about it the severity of the situation faced by so many species had not come home to me. But Heinrich does an excellent job of sett...

from EmilyBarber

The first book by Bernd Heinrich I read, it was also one that I devoured and enjoyed immensely. One thing that comes across strongly in the book is how serious Heinrich is about his research - among other "crazy" things, he collects and microwaves dead birds to see how quickly they lose body heat...

from JBD1

Like so many of Heinrich's books, a lovely and eclectic exploration of his chosen topic: in this case, animal adaptations for northern winters. Enjoyed it immensely.

from dissed1

I enjoy Bernd Heinrich's writing. He's a dedicated naturalist and his interest in wildlife is contagious. I do think however, that sometimes he writes a little too much like the scientist that he is. Winter World, like it's companion volume, Summer World, tends to read a bit too technically somet...

from dypaloh

Many winters ago, I spent some time sleeping in a van in the mountainous areas of Colorado and Utah. The dark faux paneling inside the rear of the van would be frosted white at daybreak. If storms descended at night, the van itself became a cocoon covered by snow. Not until reading Winter World: ...