A Collection of True Tales of Animal Empathy and Altruism that will Inspire Us to Reflect on Our Own Human Nature
What do stories about humpback whales protecting a biologist from a shark, a pride of lions rescuing a girl from kidnappers, gorillas working together to dismantle poacher snares, a parrot warding off an attacker in a park, a chimpanzee consoling a human, and an elephant trying to rescue a baby rhino tell us about animal nature? And what might they suggest about our very own human nature?
Until just a few decades ago, there were only a few animals reported to behave empathetically and altruistically. More recently, the list of species who have been observed behaving in compassionate, helpful, and caring ways has grown exponentially, ranging from rats to elephants.
When Animals Rescue presents dozens of astonishing and heart-warming stories about animals, such as chickens, horses, dolphins, and wolves, who engage in acts of helpful kindness. During a time in history when studies show that human empathy is decreasing, our knowledge about animal empathy is increasing. These true tales of heroism, kindness, and compassion suggest that we have far more in common with other animals than we once believed and provocatively suggest that what's best about our human natures just might be our animal natures.
Hayden Panettiere is an award-winning actress and activist known for her work in Heroes and Nashville, as well as her advocacy for animal welfare. Hayden brings warmth, clarity, and emotional nuance to this and Belinda Recio's Inside Animal Hearts and Minds. She was nominated for a Voice Arts Award for Inside Animal Hearts and Minds, and won one for >When Animals Rescue in recognition of her outstanding narration.
Belinda Recio's books include a lot of wonderful photographs, which are offered in a downloadable pdf that accompanies these audiobooks. Ask your audiobook provider.
