Living Night, On the Secret Wonders of Wildlife After Dark
Sophia Kimmig the secret world of animals at night, and a call to preserve the
endangered darkness they inhabit, by an intrepid wildlife biologist
When the sun has set, things get interesting with wild
animals. While people wait for buses during the day, a family of raccoons
rummages through the trash can. Foxes and skunks search for food; fireflies
send flashing signals to potential mates; owls and bats fly overhead. Night is
not just a time, but a diverse habitat that we still know too little about.
Sophia Kimmig, a researcher, studies how wild animals adapt
to changing habitat conditions at the Leibniz Institute in Berlin. Her previous
book, On Foxes and People, was a Spiegel bestseller. In lectures, journalism,
and books, she pursues her goal of bringing people closer to the diversity and
value of nature and creating acceptance for nature and species protection. She
lives in Berlin.