Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior - by David Hone (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book provides a generally accessible introduction to what is known about dinosaur behavior, including how scientists even study dinosaur behavior to begin with"--

Book Synopsis

A revelatory, up-to-date account of everything we now know about dinosaur behavior, from a renowned global expert

Our understanding of dinosaur behavior has long been hampered by the inevitable lack of evidence from animals that went extinct more than sixty-five million years ago and whose daily behaviors are rarely reflected by the fossil record. Today, with the discovery of new specimens and the development of new and cutting-edge techniques, paleontologists are making major advances in reconstructing how dinosaurs lived and acted. Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior provides an unparalleled look at this emerging field of science, presenting the latest findings on dinosaur behavior and explaining how researchers interpret the often minimal and even conflicting information available to them.

David Hone begins by introducing readers to the fundamentals of dinosaur biology, diversity, and evolution, and goes on to describe behaviors across the whole range of species and groups, from feeding and communication to reproduction, sociality, and combat. Speculation about dinosaur behavior goes back to the earliest scientific studies of these "terrible lizards." Hone traces how pioneering science is opening a window into prehistoric life as never before, and discusses future directions of research in this thrilling and rapidly growing area of paleontology.

Written by one of the world's leading dinosaur experts and featuring accurate color recreations by paleoartist Gabriel Ugueto along with a wealth of photos and diagrams, Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior is a foundational work on the subject and an invaluable reference for anyone interested in these amazing creatures.

Review Quotes

"An extended academic review of the field. . . . [with] 13 gorgeous color paintings by Gabriel Ugueto to appeal to academic readers as well as to the wider community of dinosaur fans of all ages."---Michael J. Benton, Quarterly Review of Biology

"Thought-provoking, never shirking the hard questions, and yet admirably brief at 207 pages . . . Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior is a superb book that should be your go-to reference for a thoughtful appraisal of what we know about dinosaur behaviour."---Leon Vlieger, The Inquisitive Biologist

"[An] overview on dinosaur biology that is highlighted by Gabriel Ugueto's artwork."---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report

"Hone sets a new agenda for paleontologists and paleozoologists to follow. That program rebalances the scales in researchers' approach to studying ancient life, encouraging them to make comparative biological analyses based on the behavior of extant creatures, while urging caution in reaching definitive conclusions."---Isaac Schultz, Gizmodo

"What dinosaur enthusiast won't enjoy learning interesting stuff about dinosaur nests and effs, bite strength, gargantuan reptile battles, and a variety of anatomic armaments?"---Tony Miksanek, Booklist

"[An] eye-opening book."---Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today

"Gripping in its conclusions, backed by rigorous science, compelling in its examination of the ways in which dinosaurs behaved, and the interactions of one species with another. A must read!"---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

"Hone's frankness is welcome in a post-Jurassic Park world, where misconceptions continue to capture the public's imagination. . . . Vigilant and authoritative, Hone sounds the alarm on the at times impulsive and rash nature of paleontology."---Aaron Tremper, Science News

"This vivid look at the prehistoric past enthralls."-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

David Hone is Reader in Zoology at Queen Mary University of London and the author of How Fast Did T. rex Run? Unsolved Questions from the Frontiers of Dinosaur Science (Princeton) and The Tyrannosaur Chronicles: The Biology of the Tyrant Dinosaurs. He has written about dinosaurs for leading publications such as National Geographic, The Guardian, and HuffPost. Gabriel Ugueto is a leading scientific illustrator and paleoartist whose work has appeared in numerous books, museum exhibits, and documentaries.