What We Are Reading Today: Ants: A Visual Guide

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Updated 26 February 2023
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What We Are Reading Today: Ants: A Visual Guide

Authors: Heather Campbell & Benjamin Blanchard

Plentiful and familiar, ants make up an estimated one-third of the world’s insect biomass and can be found in virtually every part of the globe, from rain forest canopies to city sidewalks.

But their importance is about more than numbers: Ants are fundamental species in a range of habitats and their interactions with plants, fungi, and other animals ensure the survival of many fragile and complex ecosystems.

This beautifully illustrated book explores the extraordinary diversity of ants and offers insights into their elaborate social systems. 


What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Voices of Nature’ by Nicolas Mathevon

Updated 20 January 2026
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Voices of Nature’ by Nicolas Mathevon

What is the meaning of a bird’s song, a baboon’s bark, an owl’s hoot, or a dolphin’s clicks? In “The Voices of Nature,” Nicolas Mathevon explores the mysteries of animal sound.

Putting readers in the middle of animal soundscapes that range from the steamy heat of the Amazon jungle to the icy terrain of the Arctic, Mathevon reveals the amazing variety of animal vocalizations.

He describes how animals use sound to express emotion, to choose a mate, to trick others, to mark their territory, to call for help, and much more.