
by J. HENRI FABRE
CHAPTER 1. BRAMBLE-DWELLERS.
CHAPTER 2. THE OSMIAE.
CHAPTER 3. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SEXES.
CHAPTER 4. THE MOTHER DECIDES THE SEX OF THE EGG.
CHAPTER 5. PERMUTATIONS OF SEX.
CHAPTER 6. INSTINCT AND DISCERNMENT.
CHAPTER 7. ECONOMY OF ENERGY.
CHAPTER 8. THE LEAF-CUTTERS.
CHAPTER 9. THE COTTON-BEES.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (516K characters)
Release date
2002-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1915
Best known for turning close observation into vivid storytelling, this French naturalist wrote classic books that made the hidden lives of insects feel immediate and surprising. Largely self-taught, he combined patient fieldwork with a warm, clear writing style that still feels fresh today.
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