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The Inner Life of Animals

Love, Grief, and Compassion: Surprising Observations of a Hidden World

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The Inner Life of Animals

By: Peter Wohlleben
Narrated by: Mike Grady
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Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben's personal experiences in forests and fields.

Horses feel shame, deer grieve, and goats discipline their kids. Ravens call their friends by name, rats regret bad choices, and butterflies choose the very best places for their children to grow up.

In this, his latest book, Peter Wohlleben follows the hugely successful The Hidden Life of Trees with insightful stories into the emotions, feelings, and intelligence of animals around us. Animals are different from us in ways that amaze us - and they are also much closer to us than we ever would have thought.

©2017 Peter Wohlleben, Ludwig Verlag, Jane Billinghurst, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson (P)2017 Novel Audio Inc. Animals Biological Sciences Environment Outdoors & Nature Science Social Sciences Sociology Animal Communication Animal Intelligence

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"Like The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben's The Inner Life of Animals will rock your world. Surprising, humbling, and filled with delight, this book shows us that animals think, feel and know in much the same way as we do - and that their lives are, to them, as precious as ours are to us." (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus)
"With the same charm and clarity that drew so many readers to The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben has produced another gem. I found delight on every page, thanks to the author's rare skill at blending scientific discoveries with his own wealth of insightful personal experiences. Read this book, and never again doubt that we share the Earth with other beings living rich and colorful lives." (Jonathan Balcombe, author of What a Fish Knows)
"Animal lovers everywhere will be enthralled by The Inner Life of Animals. Find out what squirrels, deer, and other animals really do out in the woods." (Temple Grandin)
Insightful Animal Observations • Thoughtful Reflections • Excellent Narration • Personal Anecdotes • Engaging Storytelling
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The book was entertaining, including personal observations of animals, with a little science, as admitted by the author. It was a relaxing read, easy to listen to, and a little educational too.

Amusing perspective on animals

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The narrator is excellent, and I have much to consider after reading this. Excellent!

Thoughtful

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This is wonderful and how I have always felt! Thank you for putting it in words so it can be shared with others! You are a true gift to our universe! THANK YOU

The BEST BOOK EVER

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Fascinating exploration of the world of animals; a powerful study. Hard to put down, easy to grasp. More, please.

Intriguing, Cohert Arguments for a Closer Look

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every creature is sentient in it's way. we must still eat. i loved the book.

on sentience

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So interesting and fascinating and the narrator is terrific. I could listen to him read his shopping list and it will be compelling

Fantastic

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a very enjoyable and informative listen, the whole series is definitely well worth it!

worth it

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I love this author, great mix between science and fascinating animal behaviors. Helps open my eyes to the hidden world around me.

Another great read by Wohlleben

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Enjoyed the narration and the tone of the reader. Interesting viewpoints and observations of animal behavior.

A good Interesting listen

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Already and animal lover (so I don't eat them) and this book made me very happy to read!

Great Read about Animals Emotions and Science

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