The Internet of Animals: Was wir von der Schwarmintelligenz des Lebens lernen können

250 million flight miles – 375,000 animals – over 1,000 species studied. Global animal migrations are Martin Wikelski's passion. With ICARUS, the observation of thousands of animals from space, he has opened a new dimension: animal observation as a tool for conservation. He compellingly shares his vision, decades of commitment, and the ultimate scientific breakthrough. He explains how land birds overcome oceans hundreds of kilometers wide without taking breaks for feeding or resting. He follows dragonflies and foxes, recounting fascinating insights and moving experiences with bees, thrushes, storks, bats, sea lions, sea turtles, whale sharks, and rhinoceroses. In doing so, he demonstrates how we humans can learn from animals to preserve our livelihoods. "The inventor of the Internet of Animals" – Süddeutsche Zeitung. The potential that lies in the natural intelligence of animals is at least as great as that of artificial intelligence in machines. Thanks to ICARUS, we can enhance species protection with the sixth sense of animals, curb wildlife trade, understand animal migrations, better predict natural events, forecast climate changes, control the spread of diseases, and improve life on Earth.