The Dancing Bees ~ Karl von Frisch

The Dancing Bees ~ Karl von Frisch

Translated by Dora Ilse

First English edition

Medium hard cover with dust jacket
Pristine condition

A landmark in ethology and scientific storytelling, The Dancing Bees by Karl von Frisch unveils the astonishing language of honeybees with clarity, charm, and precision. This is not just a book about insectsits a revelation of intelligence in nature, told by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who decoded the bees waggle dance. Von Frischs passion for observation and his gift for explanation make this a compelling read for anyone curious about communication, instinct, and the elegance of the natural world.

In this captivating work, von Frisch guides readers through his groundbreaking experiments that proved bees communicate the location of food sources through intricate dances. With vivid descriptions and accessible science, he details how bees use angles, duration, and movement to convey distance and directionan astonishing feat of non-verbal messaging. The book also explores broader themes of animal behavior, sensory perception, and the scientific method, all woven into a narrative that balances rigor with wonder. Its a foundational text for anyone interested in biology, entomology, or the poetry of precision in nature.