{"product_id":"the-animal-mind-profiles-of-intelligence-and-emotion-hardcover","title":"The Animal Mind: Profiles of Intelligence and Emotion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarianne Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncover the astonishing inner lives of the animal kingdom and challenge everything you thought you knew about intelligence, communication, and consciousness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre animals capable of complex thought, culture, and deep emotion? In this fascinating and gorgeously illustrated book, acclaimed nature author Marianne Taylor and award-winning photographers (including Joel Sartore, Melissa Groo, and Peter Delaney) take you on an illuminating journey through the latest discoveries in animal cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Animal Mind \u003c\/i\u003eprofiles 60 diverse species--from the smallest insects to the largest mammals--revealing breathtaking instances of remarkable behavior: Perfect for fans of such books as Sy Montgomery's \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of an Octopus.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridging the gap between human and animal understanding, this book explores complex subjects like empathy, grief, tool use, problem-solving, and cross-species communication. Through thought-provoking essays, surprising insights, and stunning portraits, \u003ci\u003eThe Animal Mind\u003c\/i\u003e provides an essential roadmap to animal intelligence, urging us to reconsider the complexity of the minds that share our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the \u003cb\u003eprairie dog's\u003c\/b\u003e sophisticated vocal language mean they are discussing more than just immediate threats?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo \u003cb\u003egorillas\u003c\/b\u003e truly ruminate on past events when using sign language to describe them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the ability of an \u003cb\u003eant\u003c\/b\u003e to recognize itself in a mirror definitive proof of self-awareness?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-read for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the cutting edge of ethology and evolutionary biology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarianne Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than 30 books on natural history, including \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Hare\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Life in 10 Species\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Pocket Book of Bird Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Gull Next Door, \u003c\/i\u003eand has written a number of guides for the RSPB. Taylor specializes in evolutionary biology, and her work focuses on the dance between habitat, behavior, and evolution. Her encyclopedic knowledge of animal life and an always-rigorous line of questioning challenge her readers' often-held assumptions and encourage a sense of discovery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With photographs by principal photographers \u003cb\u003eJoel Sartore \u003c\/b\u003e(bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Photo Ark\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003eMelissa Groo, \u003c\/b\u003e a photographer and conservationist whose work has appeared on the covers of \u003ci\u003eAudubon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Photographer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNatural History\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, and \u003cb\u003ePeter Delaney\u003c\/b\u003e, a wildlife photographer based in South Africa whose work has been published internationally and won numerous awards, including the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year three times.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.76 x 7.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52607079481626,"sku":"9781419768491","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/1BOMWbd8gD9781419768491.webp?v=1785331506","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/the-animal-mind-profiles-of-intelligence-and-emotion-hardcover","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}