Summary:
The book explores the diverse sensory experiences of various animals, revealing how creatures perceive the world in ways vastly different from human senses. It delves into scientific research to uncover the unique ways animals communicate, navigate, and interact with their environments through their specialized senses.
Key points:
1. Umwelten: Yong discusses "Umwelten," a concept by Jakob von Uexküll, describing how different animals have unique sensory perceptions of the world.
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