Publisher's Synopsis
Antarctic Penguins: A Study Of Their Social Habits is a book written by George Murray Levick in 1914. The book is a detailed study of the social habits of penguins living in Antarctica. Levick was a member of the British Antarctic Expedition, led by Robert Falcon Scott, and spent several months observing and recording the behavior of penguins.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of penguin behavior. Levick describes how penguins form colonies, mate, and raise their young. He also examines their feeding habits, communication methods, and interactions with other animals in the Antarctic ecosystem.One of the most notable aspects of the book is Levick's observations of penguin sexual behavior. He was one of the first scientists to document the fact that male penguins engage in homosexual behavior, including mating with each other and attempting to mate with dead females. This controversial finding was considered too scandalous for publication at the time and was only rediscovered and published in 2012.Overall, Antarctic Penguins: A Study Of Their Social Habits is a fascinating and informative look at one of the most iconic animals of the Antarctic region. Levick's detailed observations provide valuable insights into the behavior and social dynamics of these unique creatures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
