Books like Superdove by Courtney Humphries

Jennifer Ackerman uncovers how birds, with brains packed with neurons, rival primates and humans in intelligence, revealing the evolutionary roots of their remarkable cognitive abilities.

A true‑story memoir of Sy Montgomery’s unlikely friendship with Christopher Hogwood, a resilient piglet who became a community icon and taught lessons of family, self‑acceptance, and the joy of nature.

Craig Childs shares forty vivid encounters with North American wildlife, offering striking anecdotes and concrete facts about each animal's behavior, habitat, and life history.

During the seven years which have elapsed since the publication in 1868 of the first edition of this Work, I have continued to attend to the same subjects, as far as lay in my power; and I have thus accumulated a large body of additional facts, chiefly through the kindness of many correspondents. Of these facts I have been able here to use only those which seemed to me the more important. I have omitted some statements, and corrected some errors, the discovery of which I owe to my reviewers.

An in‑depth look at Timothy Treadwell, the self‑styled bear whisperer whose life and death in the Alaskan wilderness captivated and shocked the world.

Kathleen Meyer brings her sharp humor and keen eye for nature to a midlife adventure in Montana, where she and her farrier partner navigate life, love, and wildlife in a rugged, historic dairy barn.

The Thing with Feathers offers an engaging, insightful look at birds, exploring their behaviors and the unexpected ties they share with people.

An exhilarating nonfiction account of explorers who climb California's tallest coast redwoods to reveal a hidden, canopy‑filled world teeming with rare plants and wildlife.

Stories of how animals touch, heal, and uplift the lives of their human companions—celebrated for their unconditional love, loyalty, and courage.

In "Crow Planet," Lyanda Lynn Haupt blends personal anecdotes, scientific insights, and cultural history to reveal how the ever‑growing numbers of crows illuminate ecological change and invite us to find nature right outside our front doors.

Open The Urban Tree Book and discover the joys of forest trekking--right in your city or town. This first-of-a-kind field guide introduces readers to the trees on their block, in neighborhood parks, and throughout the urban landscape. Unlike traditional tree guides with dizzying numbers of woodland species, The Urban Tree Book explores nature in the city, describing some 200 tree types likely to be found on North America's streets and surrounding spaces, including suburban settings.With telling descriptions and precise botanical detail, this unique guide not only identifies trees but brings them to life through history, lore, anecdotes, up-to-date facts, and hundreds of fascinating characteristics. More than 175 graceful illustrations capture the charm of trees in urban settings and depict leaf, flower, fruit, and bark features for identification and appreciation. The Urban Tree Book will inform even the most knowledgeable plant person and delight urbanites who simply enjoy strolling beneath the shade of welcoming trees. An engaging excursion into the "urban forest," this complete guide to city trees will both entertain and enlighten nature lovers, urban hikers, gardeners, and everyone curious about their environment. Includes a tree planting-and-care section, tree primer, and exploration guideIs backed by the expertise of the renowned Morton ArboretumIncorporates new "urban forestry" perspectivesCovers urban trees across the continentLists key organizations and institutions for tree loversSelects the best tree sites on the InternetUpdates many guides by 20 yearsFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

A collection of close, observational stories about North American wild animals, presented with simple yet atmospheric drawings that capture the intimate relationship between creatures and humans.

Steven Rinella’s gripping nonfiction chronicles a 2005 lottery‑permitted hunt for a wild American buffalo in Alaska, weaving his adventure with the animal’s history, ecological recovery, and its deep‑rooted symbolism in American culture.

"I wrote and illustrated this book to help every inquisitive birder, from novice to expert. Whether you can identify six birds or six hundred, you'll be a better birder if you have a grounding in the real nuts and bolts of what birds look like, and your skills will be even sharper if you know exactly what to look for and how to record what you see." --David Allen Sibley The Sibley Guide to Birds and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior are both universally acclaimed as the new standard source of species information. And now David Sibley, America's premier birder and best-known bird artist, takes a new direction; in Sibley's Birding Basics he is concerned not so much with species as with the general characteristics that influence the appearance of all birds and thus give us the clues to their identity.To create this guide, David Sibley thought through all the skills that enable him to identify a bird in the few instants it is visible to him. Now he shares that information, integrating an explanation of the identification process with many painted and drawn images of details (such as a feather) or concepts. Birding Basics begins by reviewing how one can get started as a birder: the equipment necessary, where and when to go birding, and perhaps most important, the essential things to look for when birds appear in the field. Using many illustrations, David Sibley reviews all the basic concepts of bird identification and then describes the variations (of shape, size, and color) that can change the appearance of a bird over time or in different settings. And he issues a warning about "illusions and other pitfalls"--and advice on avoiding them. The second part of the book, also plentifully illustrated, deals with another set of clues, the major aspects of avian life that differ from species to species: feathers (color, arrangement, shape, molt), behavior and habitat, and sounds.This scientifically precise, beautifully illustrated volume distills the essence of David Sibley's own experience and skills, providing a solid introduction to "naming" the birds. With Sibley as your guide, when you learn how to interpret what the feathers, the anatomical structure, the sounds of a bird tell you--when you know the clues that show you why there's no such thing as "just a duck"--birding will be more fun, and more meaningful. An essential addition to the Sibley shelf!From the Trade Paperback edition.