The "Umwelt" Concept
Yong introduces the concept of the "umwelt," a German term that refers to the unique sensory world that each animal inhabits.
He explains that every creature, from a tiny tick to a giant whale, experiences the world in a way that is fundamentally different from our own. Their senses are tuned to specific aspects of their environment, creating a distinct and subjective reality.
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