Lovestruck elephants, squatting crabs, playful dolphins, mathematical spiders, skilful parrots, macaques that excel at fishing, boas with impressive respiratory activity: these are just some of the astonishing animals that the French zoologist Emmanuelle Pouydebat encountered during her many years of personal and research involvement with wildlife, and which she presents to us in the pages of this book.
A scientific and emotional adventure, conveying a deep enthusiasm for the wondrous world of animals, challenging established notions of human exceptionalism, and inviting us to reconnect with Mother Nature.
Animals are dazzling, impressive, moving. I am convinced that we will save them, and in the process save ourselves too, through tenderness, goodwill, and love.

Emmanuelle Pouydebat