{"product_id":"the-heaviest-flying-bird-in-the-world-the-kori-bustard-and-the-limits-of-flight-9798252858616","title":"The Heaviest Flying Bird in the World: The Kori Bustard and the Limits of Flight","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Bharath M\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Animals - Wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sky Giant: The Secrets of the World's Heaviest Flying Bird\u003cbr\u003eMeet the record-breaker that defies the laws of physics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the vast African savanna, a prehistoric silhouette moves through the tall grass. It stands four feet tall and weighs as much as a medium-sized dog-yet, against all odds, it can take to the sky. This is the \u003cb\u003eKori Bustard\u003c\/b\u003e, a living paradox that exists at the absolute biological limit of flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this premium deep dive, author Bharath explores the extraordinary life of a bird that seems to have stepped out of the Cretaceous period. While the world celebrates fast predators and colorful singers, \u003ci\u003ethe sky giant\u003c\/i\u003e turns its lens toward a master of restraint, endurance, and ancient strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Physics of a Heavyweight: \u003c\/b\u003e How a 42-pound (19 kg) bird shatters the \"theoretical limit\" of flight and manages a takeoff that looks like a cargo plane struggling for lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Balloon of the Savanna: \u003c\/b\u003e A detailed look at one of nature's most bizarre rituals-where males inflate their necks to four times their size to become a shimmering ball of white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Odd Couple\" Partnership: \u003c\/b\u003e The fascinating relationship between the giant bustard and the tiny, colorful bee-eater bird that rides on its back like a hitchhiker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDinosaur DNA: \u003c\/b\u003e Why the Kori Bustard's hunting style and deliberate gait echo the movements of bipedal theropod dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurvival in the Scrub: \u003c\/b\u003e The \"suction-drinking\" mechanics and the brave \"fire-following\" tactics that allow this giant to thrive in a world of lions and leopards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a dedicated birder, a fan of prehistoric-looking animals, or someone fascinated by the \"extreme\" records of the natural world, \u003ci\u003eThe Sky Giant\u003c\/i\u003e offers a cinematic and expert-level perspective on a creature few people truly understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautifully written and packed with \"wow\" facts, this is the definitive guide to the king of the African grasslands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd \u003ci\u003eThe Sky Giant\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection today and discover the bird that walks the line between the earth and the sky.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883833835671,"sku":"9798252858616","price":1077.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798252858616.webp?v=1781104400","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-heaviest-flying-bird-in-the-world-the-kori-bustard-and-the-limits-of-flight-9798252858616","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}