Project Gutenberg 2023-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 309 Selous, Edmund 1857 1934 Dadd, Stephen T. 1858 1917 Dadd, S.T. Dadd, S. T. Speed, Lancelot 1860 1931 05004500 The romance of the animal world : $b Interesting descriptions of the strange & curious in natural history $aPhiladelphia :$bJ. B. Lippincott Company, $c1905. Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Romance of the Animal World: Interesting Descriptions of the Strange & Curious in Natural History" by Edmund Selous is a scientific exploration of the remarkable behaviors and interactions within the animal kingdom, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate relationships between various species, highlighting examples of intelligence, partnership, and survival tactics in wildlife. Through engaging narratives, the book aims to reveal the fascinating complexities of animal life, providing insight into both common and extraordinary natural phenomena. At the start of the book, Selous introduces the concept of animal "romance," emphasizing the need for intelligence in animals to engage in complex behaviors. He begins with a vivid observation of microscopic combat among simple organisms, illustrating early signs of conscious exertion and interaction. Transitioning to larger examples, he discusses the fascinating relationships between hermit crabs and sea anemones, and the clever strategies of crabs in their quest for food. These anecdotes are not only informative but also reflect a deep appreciation for the wonders of natural history, setting the stage for a journey through rich and diverse animal behaviors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015064469375&view=1up&seq=13 20210223224126selous 1905 us Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Animals Animal behavior QL Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 577338 2025-07-28T14:01:43.568733 text/html 550921 2023-12-05T19:52:02 text/html 1708751 2025-07-28T14:01:51.742739 application/epub+zip 1705830 2025-07-28T14:01:45.368808 application/epub+zip 364184 2025-07-28T14:01:44.464774 application/epub+zip 1771571 2025-07-28T14:01:56.655665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1719912 2025-07-28T14:01:50.971780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530459 2025-07-28T14:01:42.465809 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 510447 2023-12-05T19:52:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17312 2025-07-28T14:01:57.919670 application/rdf+xml 12413 2025-07-28T14:01:44.769739 image/jpeg 2403 2025-07-28T14:01:44.631790 image/jpeg 1540732 2025-07-28T14:01:43.665878 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia