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Beyond Words
by Carl Safina
Elephants, wolves and killer whales as thinking, feeling individuals, from field observation. Science writing with heart.
Read it if…
you want animal minds through close watching.
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Skip it if…
you distrust any anthropomorphism.
Try instead: Becoming Wild →
Three things you will actually use
- Animals have inner lives.
- Watch long enough.
- Humility toward other minds.
Do this first
Read the elephant section.
Our verdict
Safina's animals.
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