Animal Hunters [antikvár]

Animal Hunters With the exception of a few small tribes living _J in the remotest areas of the world, people have more or less given up hunting other than as a sport. But for the jungle tribes of South America and New Guinea, the Bushmen of the Namib Desert in Africa, the Aborigines of the Australian Bush and the Inuit (Eskimos) of the icy Arctic wastes, hunting is still important. Meat provides essential fat, protein and vitamins in their diet. Humans are more suited to the life of herdsmen and farmers. They do not have the excellent senses of sight, hearing and smell on which the animal hunters of the world depend for their survival. Our hunting instincts may appear, though, in times of war when we need to defend ourselves from enemies or make counter-attacks. And, of course, we have our mechanical and electronic tools. Our natural senses and skills have been improved by technology-missiles, aircraft, radar. The hunting skills to be found in the animal world can stand comparison with anything our technology has developed. The leopard would surely beat the commando in stealthy approach, and birds can fly far better than any aircraft. Hunting dogs have a team discipline that would be admired by any troop of soldiers. The sight and hearing of the owls, and the heat-sensing ability of many snakes, would be envied by soldiers in night combat. The breathtaking speed and deadly accuracy of the falcon are as effective as any missile in striking its target. In this book you will discover how the hunters of the Wild World use their senses, instinct and intelligence to keep ahead in the battle for survival. A peregrine falcon and prey. Hunting dogs outside their den.