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All three of the books in this author's trilogy are wonderful reads. I like it that the author gives physiological rationales for all he says, comparing the anatomy and relevant parts of the nervous system of the species he is addressing. Bought the t... Read More
humans have the greatest neocortex of all.
Wohlleben shows how trees communicate, aid their offspring and even display acts of altruism. He attacks both the modern notion of flora and fauna as natural resources for the use of humanity as well as the biblical notion of humankind as the pinnacle... Read More
Peter wohlleben is a keen observer who wants to shine a light on animal instincts that could be comparable to human instincts. Whether they are pets or wildlife, he owns a number of domesticated animals.
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While i do see people’s point of it flirting with the line of anthropomorphism i also think this book is important
Intelligence is speeding across the land in motorized wheelchairs dumping trash on the moon creating vast coastal dead zones an... Read More
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Each book seemed to be repeating the others making it seem like i was reading the same book 56 times
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It has caused him to go to my book shelves magazine rack and the internet looking for answers to say nothing of the dictionary
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This book should be read by everyone not just animal lovers
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When it comes to observing animals whether or not it is from a scientific point of view is anthropomorphism
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There is a very thin line when it comes to anthropomorphism
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Masson clearly states in this introduction that peter wohlleben writes this book as an observer and not as a scientist
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So if you are looking for cold hard scientific data this is not it
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While he does provide some background research it is not at the forefront
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