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A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the Worldâs Smartest Birds of Prey
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70/100Critics
96/100Scholars
Author:
Jonathan Meiburg
Publisher:
Knopf
Date:
March 30, 2021
Meiburg takes us through South America, from the fog-bound coasts of Tierra del Fuego to the tropical forests of Guyana, in search of these birds: striated caracaras, which still exist, though they're very rare. He reveals the story of their history, origins, and possible futures.
What The Reviewers Say
... effervescent.
[An] elegant debut.
... more than just a love letter to the striated caracaras, although it's definitely that; it's also a fascinating look at history, evolution and how humans interact with the creatures that we share the planet with.
If you’ve ever been at a dull party and then met a person who suddenly brightened the vibe with energetic conversation about his abundant enthusiasms, you know a little of what it’s like to come upon Jonathan Meiburg and his first book during a pandemic.
