Hidden Civilization. On Sex, Culture, Feelings, and Dependencies of Animals in the Wild

Deeply embedded in the minds of all human beings is the belief that homo sapiens is the pinnacle of creation and the king of nature. But this undoubtedly pleasant thought is fundamentally wrong: humpback whales compose songs, orangutans craft toys, the culture of orcas spans more than 700,000 years, and dogs get upset over lies but can forgive if someone apologizes to them. Karsten Brensing, a PhD and marine biologist, unveils astonishing secrets from the animal world, revealing what goes on in their minds. This book will change your view of nature.