The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness

by Sy Montgomery

Athena is, in the words of the late, great Canadian storyteller Farley Mowat, “more-than-human,” a being who doesn’t need us to bring her to completion.

“Just about every animal,” Scott says—not just mammals and birds—“can learn, recognize individuals, and respond to empathy.”