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Scientists have long cautioned against attributing familiar emotions to animals, arguing that it limits our ability to truly comprehend the lives of other creatures. The author focuses on the specific case of grief, and relates story after story - from field sites, farms, and homes - of animals mourning lost companions, mates, or friends.

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"I recommend this book to anyone who doubts that animals grieve. The evidence presented is overwhelming." (EcoLit) "Admirably, carefully, and cautiously reviews and synthesizes a topic that is of great interest to numerous people, including those who are fortunate enough to live with nonhuman companions, those who are lucky enough to study them, and those who are interested in other animals for a wide variety of reasons." (Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today) "King's thoughtful, warm-hearted prose will raise awareness and amaze readers." (Publishers Weekly) "A touching and provocative exploration of the latest research on animal minds and animal emotions." (Washington Post)"

How Animals Grieve

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      Publisher University of Chicago Press
      Published 17 April 2014
      ISBN-13 9780226155203
      978-0226155203
      ISBN-10 022615520X
      Also in:
      Ethology and animal behaviour

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Scientists have long cautioned against attributing familiar emotions to animals, arguing that it limits our ability to truly comprehend the lives of other creatures. The author focuses on the specific case of grief, and relates story after story - from field sites, farms, and homes - of animals mourning lost companions, mates, or friends.

      Trade Review

      "I recommend this book to anyone who doubts that animals grieve. The evidence presented is overwhelming." (EcoLit) "Admirably, carefully, and cautiously reviews and synthesizes a topic that is of great interest to numerous people, including those who are fortunate enough to live with nonhuman companions, those who are lucky enough to study them, and those who are interested in other animals for a wide variety of reasons." (Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today) "King's thoughtful, warm-hearted prose will raise awareness and amaze readers." (Publishers Weekly) "A touching and provocative exploration of the latest research on animal minds and animal emotions." (Washington Post)"

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