Do Animals Have Feelings Too

by David L. Rice, David L. Rice

Do animals have feelings? Until recently most scientists didn't think so. They thought that most animals behave instinctively-that they don't have feelings such as happiness, sadness, grief, vengefulness, or compassion. Many scientists are now changing their minds. Close observation of animals is tending to show that animals may have feelings quite similar to human feelings. This collection of true animal behavior, witnessed by naturalists and others, is both heartwarming and thought-provoking.

Genres: Animals, Picture Books

Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Liam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good and very interesting

[Peacegal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful humane education resource and belongs on the shelf of every public and school library. Through entertaining and thought-provoking anecdotes, students are invited to ponder whether animals can experience emotions such as joy, cooperation, and even vengefulness.

There were only two minor problems, in which I noted a discrepancy between text and illustrations. A passage about a false killer whale is illustrated with the more familiar image of the black-and-white orca; and a passage about a crow is illustrated by a drawing of a magpie.

I purchased this book for my library.

[Arf2D2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book with glossy pages and wonderful illustrations.

[Barbara James · Rating 3 out of 5]

nonfiction