Chicken
by Potts, Annie
This book introduces us to the vivid and astonishing world of Gallus gallus. The book traces the evolution of jungle fowl and the domestication of chickens by humans. It describes the ways in which chickens experience the world, form families and friendships, communicate with each other, play, bond, and grieve.
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- Full title :Chicken / Annie Potts.
Summary
This book introduces us to the vivid and astonishing world of Gallus gallus. The book traces the evolution of jungle fowl and the domestication of chickens by humans. It describes the ways in which chickens experience the world, form families and friendships, communicate with each other, play, bond, and grieve.
Read More ↓Edition Statements
- Publication Date:©2012.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Reaktion books
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2012.
The Physical Object
- Description:216 pages : : illustrations (some color) ; : 19 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781861898586, 1861898584
- oclc:ocn714726358
- LC Classification:QL696.G2
- Dewey Decimal:598.625
Table of Contents
From T. rex to Transylvanian naked necks -- Chicken wisdom -- Chickenlore -- Popular chickens -- Gallus graphicus -- Meat chicks and egg machines -- Epilogue : appreciating chickens.
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