Secret Language & Remarkable Behavior of Animals

Although I thought the book quite interesting, I found some of the facts misleading such as why fisherman in Taiji Japan kill dolphins (not because they are eating other fish, the main reason being to sell dolphins for big money to sea parks around the world and also to sell their flesh as food. Dolphins don't belong in "zoos" and I felt like the book in a way promoted seeing dolphins in captivity, doing tricks and "entertaining" people. Dolphins don't belong in chlorinated swimming pools away from their pods. I was a little disappointed that nothing was said about eventually not having dolphins and other highly intelligent animals being kept in zoos, but rather in sanctuaries if at all.

This is by far the best book I have read on animal behaviour as it covers every aspect of about 20 species lives' in great detail and with simplicity of language, which makes it a great read for every animal enuthsiast. It contains avid description of animals' habits, from eating to sleeping to sexual behaviour, and why certain species behave the way they do. I suppose the only slightly disappointing aspect of this book is that it contains no photography whatsoever, although it does hold a good amount of illustrations. I was also not in favor of the fact that the author based much of her explanations on the theory of evolution. Otherwise, I think the book is successfully interesting and comprehensive.

This book contains information on the behavior of 20 completely different species from 5 extremely diverse locations. I liked the way it was organized, with many charts and great detailed information. It touches on so many subjects in detail, yet the information it holds is as valuable as if it was contained in 20 separate books. Wrote in a way any amateur to animal science can understand, I hold this book as invaluable.

This book is an excellent addition to both the professional and nonprofessional. The details in it are superb. I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the study of animal behavior.