Language:EnglishPublisher:Green Writers PressISBN-13:9798992398847UPC:9798992398847Book Category:NatureBook Subcategory:Plants, AnimalsBook Topic:Fungi & Mushrooms, WildlifeSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.45 inchesWeight:0.4299Product ID:SC6K9SWGBA
Uncover the secret lives of animals and fungi in Animal Mycophiles, a journey into a hidden world of surprising partnerships. From worms feasting on fungi to elephants seeking medicinal mushrooms, this book reveals the captivating ways in which creatures interact with the fungal kingdom. Discover how animals hunt, farm, self-medicate, and even get intoxicated on mushrooms, all while playing a crucial role in the delicate balance of nature. Prepare to be amazed by the intricate web of life beneath our feet. Animal Mycophiles explores a relatively uncharted territory in the study of animal-fungi relationships. While some scientific research exists on specific interactions, this book uniquely synthesizes a broad spectrum of these connections, from foraging and farming to self-medication and even the consumption of psychoactive fungi. It assembles these diverse examples into a comprehensive narrative, revealing the surprising extent to which animals rely on and interact with the fungal kingdom, a topic not yet explored in a single book. This holistic approach, uncovering " secret lives" and " surprising partnerships," distinguishes Animal Mycophiles as a pioneering work in understanding this vital ecological dynamic.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Green Writers PressISBN-13:9798992398847UPC:9798992398847Book Category:NatureBook Subcategory:Plants, AnimalsBook Topic:Fungi & Mushrooms, WildlifeSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.45 inchesWeight:0.4299Product ID:SC6K9SWGBA
Eva Gordon, a former science teacher with 20 years' experience, now shares her passion for the natural world through her nonfiction work on animal mycophiles. On the Education Committee for the North American Mycological Association, she is dedicated to spreading the word (spores) about mycology. Eva is a sought-after speaker, captivating audiences of all ages with her insights into the fascinating world of animal mycophiles and mycology for educators. Eva lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their Wire-haired Fox Terrier. She enjoys hiking, forest bathing, and reveling in the magic of the natural world.
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Uncover the secret lives of animals and fungi in Animal Mycophiles, a journey into a hidden world of surprising partnerships. From worms feasting on fungi to elephants seeking medicinal mushrooms, this book reveals the captivating ways in which creatures interact with the fungal kingdom. Discover how animals hunt, farm, self-medicate, and even get intoxicated on mushrooms, all while playing a crucial role in the delicate balance of nature. Prepare to be amazed by the intricate web of life beneath our feet. Animal Mycophiles explores a relatively uncharted territory in the study of animal-fungi relationships. While some scientific research exists on specific interactions, this book uniquely synthesizes a broad spectrum of these connections, from foraging and farming to self-medication and even the consumption of psychoactive fungi. It assembles these diverse examples into a comprehensive narrative, revealing the surprising extent to which animals rely on and interact with the fungal kingdom, a topic not yet explored in a single book. This holistic approach, uncovering " secret lives" and " surprising partnerships," distinguishes Animal Mycophiles as a pioneering work in understanding this vital ecological dynamic.
Eva Gordon, a former science teacher with 20 years' experience, now shares her passion for the natural world through her nonfiction work on animal mycophiles. On the Education Committee for the North American Mycological Association, she is dedicated to spreading the word (spores) about mycology. Eva is a sought-after speaker, captivating audiences of all ages with her insights into the fascinating world of animal mycophiles and mycology for educators. Eva lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their Wire-haired Fox Terrier. She enjoys hiking, forest bathing, and reveling in the magic of the natural world.
