Great Adaptations: Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution’s Mysteries Solved

How does a star-nosed mole detect prey in a fraction of a second? Why can electric eels remotely control the movements of other animals? And how does a jewel wasp turn a cockroach into a living zombie? Kenneth Catania explores these and other astonishing evolutionary adaptations through the lens of his own scientific investigations.
Drawing on decades of research, Catania introduces readers to some of nature's most extraordinary creatures, including tentacled snakes, water shrews, and worm-grunting earthworms. Blending biological detective work with engaging storytelling, he reveals how solving the mysteries of these animals sheds light on evolution, neuroscience, and animal behavior while capturing the excitement of scientific discovery itself.
Accessible, witty, and filled with remarkable discoveries, Great Adaptations is both a celebration of the natural world's ingenuity and an invitation to experience science as an adventure driven by curiosity, persistence, and wonder