{"product_id":"9781771649889","title":"The Curious World of Seahorses","description":"Author: Till Hein\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781771649889\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Mar 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith the whimsy and heart of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Soul of an Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and the surprising details of the very best science writing, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious World of Seahorses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e brilliantly captures the ocean's most charismatic and mysterious inhabitant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;When God created the seahorse,\u0026amp;#x27; says one marine biologist, \u0026amp;#x27;he may have had one too many.\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf all the creatures in the ocean, there are none more charming and magical - or more strange - than the seahorses. Masters of disguise, graceful dancers, and romantic lovers, seahorses are found not only in the seagrass meadows and mangroves of the world, but also throughout the annals of human history and culture - surfacing everywhere from chess and Greek mythology to Disney movies like \u003ci\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/i\u003e and Pokemon games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a pouch like a kangaroo, a long snout like an anteater, and complete with a crown unique as a human fingerprint, the seahorse defies easy categorisation. The only fish to swim in an upright position, seahorses are terrible swimmers, but they make up for it with an incredible talent for holding onto seagrass or coral. They have no stomach or teeth - only intestines. Most seahorses are monogamous, and meet with their life partner every few weeks to perform a dance that can last up to nine hours. The most unique aspect of the seahorse is their reproductive cycle, as it is the male of the species who becomes pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this entertaining and informative book, science writer Till Hein shares the most tantalising findings from the world of seahorses, and the role they have played in human culture.\u003c\/b\u003e He reveals their secrets, from their intriguing biological features and hunting strategy to their use in medicine throughout history, their appearances in Greek and Celtic mythology, and even the medieval belief that they descended from dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndlessly fascinating and charmingly approachable, \u003ci\u003eThe Curious World of Seahorses\u003c\/i\u003e will captivate any reader looking to learn more about one of the most incredible creatures on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852854022302,"sku":"ADS-9781771649889","price":44.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781771649889.jpg?v=1779063671","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781771649889","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}