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Uncover the secret lives of animals andfungi in Animal Mycophiles, a journey into a hidden world ofsurprising partnerships. From worms feasting on fungi to elephants seekingmedicinal mushrooms, this book reveals the captivating ways in which creaturesinteract with the fungal kingdom. Discover how animals hunt, farm,self-medicate, and even get intoxicated on mushrooms, all while playing acrucial role in the delicate balance of nature. Prepare to be amazed by theintricate web of life beneath our feet.
Fromthe publisher: Animal Mycophiles explores arelatively uncharted territory in the study of animal-fungi relationships.While some scientific research exists on specific interactions, this bookuniquely synthesizes a broad spectrum of these connections, from foraging andfarming to self-medication and even the consumption of psychoactive fungi. Itassembles these diverse examples into a comprehensive narrative, revealing thesurprising extent to which animals rely on and interact with the fungalkingdom, a topic not yet explored in a single book. This holistic approach,uncovering “secret lives” and “surprising partnerships,” distinguishes Animal Mycophiles as a pioneering work in understandingthis vital ecological dynamic.
