The Sex Life of the Animals

by Herbert Wendt, Richard Winston (Translator), Clara Winston (Translator)

sex life (German DasLiebeslebenInDerTierwelt) [in Japanese hardcover original. Imaizumi sub ]

383 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Cecil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, so I gave up halfway through the chapter on the mating habits of arachnids. But a fun read for people who are really really into the minutiae of animal reproduction (at least as it was understood in 1965).

[Amy Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

From my father's collection. Comprehensive look at the drive to reproduce, from one-celled animals through mammals. The sections on insects and fish are especially interesting.

[Brad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite showing its age, this book is an excellent entry point into evolution through the lens of sexual reproduction. It also serves as an interesting cultural time capsule.