comparative psychology

Drawing on decades of field observations of elephants and killer whales, this book offers a view of animal behavior that challenges the boundaries between human and animal psychology.

Examines what we can know of of animal emotions and thoughts through studying their brains and behaviors. Explores stories of wolves dealing with the death of one of their pack, elephants being creative in avoiding poachers, and dolphins calling to one another while following a boat of humans.

Explores concepts related to the mind and human behavior through years of research and personal anecdotes. Includes figures and photographs.

Contains the corrected and authoritative study by Darwin of the emotional life of man and animals illustrated by drawings and photographs positioned as the author intended with commentaries that provide the latest scientific knowledge to elaborate, support, and occasionlly challenge Darwin.

Explores the depth of animal intelligence.

Examines scientific and evolutionary evidence to argue that animals, like humans, have evolved enough to focus on enjoyment as much as survival.

Discusses the differences between instinct and intelligence in animal species, and examines humans perceptions of general animal intelligence, as well as the influence of inherent prejudices that cloud judgment, and the effect of culture on such attitudes.

Discusses the differences between instinct and intelligence, and examines humans' perceptions of animals' intelligence, as well as the influence of religion and the media on such attitudes.