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From the New York Times bestselling author of When Elephants Weep and Dogs Never Lie About Love comes a personal tribute to 100 fascinating animals. B&W photos throughout. Full-color insert.

`An unbelievably inspiring book' Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of TreesDid you know that pigs frequently throw tantrums?Jeffrey Masson delves deep into the mysterious world of farm animals and reveals just how sophisticated these creatures truly are - capable of joy, sadness, love and friendship - just like us.

In this engaging exploration, provocative psychoanalyst Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson takes readers into the secretive and playful world of cats, revealing their emotions and debunking common myths. Drawing from literature, history, and animal behavior research, he honors the feline’s evolution from solitary jungle creature to cherished companion. Through vivid storytelling and true anecdotes from cat experts and lovers, Masson examines the delights and mysteries of the feline heart. Central to the narrative are his candid observations of his own five cats, whose mischievousness, aloofness, and affection provide a lens to explore emotions ranging from contentment to jealousy, anger to love. He challenges the notion of cats as selfish, suggesting that their apparent self-centeredness is not vanity but rather a keen observation of their human companions. Cats, curious by nature, assess whether we are worthy of their attention, and while they may not need us in the same way we need them, they still seem to love us. This captivating work offers surprising insights and a fresh perspective on the deep bond shared between humans and their feline friends, making it a must-read for cat lovers and Masson’s fans alike.

As he guides readers through the surprising depth of canine emotional complexity, Jeffrey Masson draws from myth and literature, from scientific studies, and from the stories and observations of dog trainers and dog lovers around the world. But the stars of the book are Masson's own three dogs - Sasha, Sima, and Rani - whose delightful and mysterious behavior provides the way to exploring a wide range of subjects - from emotions like gratitude, compassion, loneliness, and disappointment to speculating what dogs dream of, how they perceive of other species (including humans), and how their powerful sense of smell shapes their perception of reality. As he sweeps aside old prejudices on animal behavior, Masson navigates through the rich universe of dog feeling to its essential core, their "master emotion": love.

For more than 100 years, scientists have denied that animals experience emotions, yet this remarkable and groundbreaking book proves what animal- lovers have known to be true: wolves, tigers, giraffes, elephants and many other creatures exhibit all kinds of feelings - hope, fear, shame, love, compassion.