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Inside Animal Hearts and Minds

Bears That Count, Goats That Surf, and Other True Stories of Animal Intelligence and Emotion

Narrated by Hayden Panettiere

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Pub Date Dec 15 2021 | Archive Date Mar 05 2022


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Description

In a world where a growing body of scientific research is closing the gap between the human and non-human, Inside Animal Hearts and Minds invites us to change the way we view animals, the world, and our place in it.

As Charles Darwin suggested more than a century ago, the differences between animals and humans are “of degree and not of kind.” Not long ago, ethologists denied that animals had emotions or true intelligence. Now, we know that rats laugh when tickled, magpies mourn as they cover the departed with greenery, female whales travel thousands of miles for annual reunions with their gal pals, seals navigate by the stars, bears hum when happy, and crows slide down snowy rooftops for fun.

In engaging text, photographs, and infographics, Inside Animal Hearts and Minds showcases fascinating and heart-warming examples of animal emotion and cognition that will foster wonder and empathy. Learn about an orangutan who does “macramé,” monkeys that understand the concept of money, and rats that choose friendship over food. Even language, math, and logic are no longer exclusive to humans. Prairie dogs have their own complex vocabularies to describe human intruders, parrots name their chicks, sea lions appear capable of deductive thinking akin to a ten-year-old child’s, and bears, lemurs, parrots, and other animals demonstrate numerical cognition.

In a world where a growing body of scientific research is closing the gap between the human and non-human, Inside Animal Hearts and Minds invites us to change the way we view animals, the world, and...


Advance Praise

"I love this book! Belinda gives us fascinating, well researched and truly hilarious stories about the animals we have the privilege to share the planet with. If you have animals or are just an animal lover, add this book to your collection immediately. I also liked how the book was laid out. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, you can pick it up, laugh and learn. Well done Belinda, big fan!

A remarkable achievement. Not only does this book deliver on its title, but it is written in a manner that conveys the author's true passion for the subject. A beautiful example of solid research delivered with tenderness, respect and humor. You will never look upon our feathered, furry or slippery friends that same way again.

I enjoyed every moment of this wonderful book. There is so much one can learn here about the world of animals. This book guarantees that once read you will never look at animals the same way again.

I definitely recommend this book to all.

I cannot use enough words to recommend this book! It is a trove of findings that will keep your mind soaring. Your natural love of animals will increase ten fold as you see them and recall the amazing information you have gleaned. I especially liked the references provided so we can validate subjects discussed. While I spent a lot of time between the Net and the book, every moment from the introduction to the end, was time well spent."

"I love this book! Belinda gives us fascinating, well researched and truly hilarious stories about the animals we have the privilege to share the planet with. If you have animals or are just an...


Available Editions

EDITION Audiobook, Abridged
ISBN 9781772562149
PRICE $14.95 (USD)
DURATION 4 Hours, 40 Minutes

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