How Long to Read The Evolution of Animal Communication

How Long Does it Take to Read The Evolution of Animal Communication?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read The Evolution of Animal Communication by William A. Searcy

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Gull chicks beg for food from their parents. Peacocks spread their tails to attract potential mates. Meerkats alert family members of the approach of predators. But are these--and other animals--sometimes dishonest? That's what William Searcy and Stephen Nowicki ask in The Evolution of Animal Communication. They take on the fascinating yet perplexing question of the dependability of animal signaling systems. The book probes such phenomena as the begging of nesting birds, alarm calls in squirrels and primates, carotenoid coloration in fish and birds, the calls of frogs and toads, and weapon displays in crustaceans. Do these signals convey accurate information about the signaler, its future behavior, or its environment? Or do they mislead receivers in a way that benefits the signaler? For example, is the begging chick really hungry as its cries indicate or is it lobbying to get more food than its brothers and sisters? Searcy and Nowicki take on these and other questions by developing clear definitions of key issues, by reviewing the most relevant empirical data and game theory models available, and by asking how well theory matches data. They find that animal communication is largely reliable--but that this basic reliability also allows the clever deceiver to flourish. Well researched and clearly written, their book provides new insight into animal communication, behavior, and evolution.

How long is The Evolution of Animal Communication?

The Evolution of Animal Communication by William A. Searcy is 285 pages long, and a total of 72,675 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Evolution of Animal Communication Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 37 minutes to read The Evolution of Animal Communication aloud.

What Reading Level is The Evolution of Animal Communication?

The Evolution of Animal Communication is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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