Humans Inherited a World That Insects Made

What does the Declaration of Independence have in common with
Vincent van Gogh’s sketches? The ink used to produce them came from
wasps. From pests to products, insects have played an enormous role
in human history. Entomologist and animal behaviorist Barrett Klein
encourages a historical and scientific perspective on these
creatures and invites us to marvel at their beauty and
biodiversity. – Read Barrett Klein’s book The Insect Epiphany – See
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