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binxthinx's review against another edition
5.0
I remember reading about this study in one of my textbooks for an animal behavior course. When the professor mentioned the study, everyone, including him, laughed at the idea of lugging carcasses around snowy Maine. It seemed so preposterous and surreal an image. Later, I stumbled upon this book in the library, and was amazed at how well-presented the authors made their work. It felt like I was actually reading their field reports and diaries- they explained their science well, making it seem hard, somewhat disgusting, but worthwhile and interesting, and their lifestyle, which seemed to have similar attributes. There was so much going on -stories about the animals, about field research, about science politics, about sled racing, and rural lifestyles- all handled beautifully. I was surprised at how eloquently two scientists wrote :), but their tones meshed well together (it probably helps they're married). Anyways, John Marzluff is a professor at my university, so I might have to see if he offers any classes I could take!
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