Eavesdropping on Animals is a book by a Yellowstone wildlife guide, to show you how to learn to tap into animal sounds, and decode the secret conversations happening all around you.
Whereas humans once relied on the calls of wild animals to understand the natural world (and their place in it) now this remarkable guide reveals what our ancestors knew long ago: that turning into the owl in the tree or the deer in the gully can tell us important information, and help us feel connected to our wild community.
In this book, wildlife ecologist George Bumann shares fascinating stories and insights that he has gained from leading animal intelligence tours in a USA national park, plus gives advice for readers living in any urban, suburban or rural area.
You don’t need an exotic location for wildlife encounters: listen and observe creatures in your own backyard, on in local parks, fields and forests.
This book can lead to extraordinary experiences and a profound sense of belonging. Are you read to listen to your wild neighbours? Are you ready to learn how to tell a warning call from a mating call, or a purr of satisfaction from idle chatter? Then this book is for you!
about the author
George Bumann is an animal language expert, artist and naturalist who lives at the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. His background in wildlife ecology and field experience of 40 years helps him explore the lives of his wild neighbours, many of which he has known for generations.
I’ve spent my entire life listening to the natural world. And after reading George’s book, I realise I wasn’t really listening at all. Jack Horner
