Animal Grief: How Animals Mourn (Hardcover)

Science is now providing some remarkable insights into animal behavior, with crocodiles, for example, emerging as devoted parents, and elephants - like whales - able to communicate with each other across long distances by ultrasound, which is inaudible to our ears. There seems little doubt that animals experience a range of emotions, just as we do; but can they grieve, too? David Alderton - award-winning, multi-million specialist animal author - contends that emotions - including grief - can potentially have a survival value for a species. The authoritative, rational text is superbly supported by interesting, sensitive photographs carefully chosen to be reflective of the subject matter. Unique subject matter, drawing on the latest research - Covers both domestic and wild animals - A subject that has intrigued pet owners for many years - Fascinating insights into the natural world - Insights into how grieving may help wild animals to survive - How this could affect conservation planning - Sensitive, rational approach to the subject - The impact on pet owners and their animals - Written by an award-winning, multi-million selling specialist animal author - A book with widespread appeal for anyone with an interest in the natural world

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