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www.garethjoneslab.com

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Carolyn A. Ristau, Précis of: "Birds, Bats and Minds: Tales of a Revolutionary Scientist, Donald R. Griffin"

Abstract

Carolyn Ristau shows how Donald Griffin’s revolutionary science sometimes progressed from ridicule, to opposition, to being self-evident. Griffin’s work involved phenomena beyond human perception, making it sometimes difficult for others to fathom. His work on ultrasonic echolocation, navigation and animal cognition has shifted established paradigms. His ‘zoomorphic’ approach provides a realistic framework for understanding how other animals perceive the world.

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Author Biography

Gareth Jones is Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol, UK. He uses acoustic and aerodynamic theory to predict and test hypotheses on echolocation and flight performance in bats. He researches how bats respond to global changes in light pollution and climate and applies genetic methods to determine how bats have exceptionally long lifespans. Website

DOI

10.51291/2377-7478.1866