Safina, Carl
Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250787613
- author:
- Safina, Carl
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13.5 x 2 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Animals,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Carl Safina's Becoming Wild explores the complex social lives of non-human animals, revealing that culture is not unique to humans. By examining the behaviors and traditions of sperm whales, scarlet macaws, and chimpanzees, Safina shows how these animals function beyond our usual view. Culture plays a crucial role in shaping their individual identities within communities, allowing them to adapt to changing situations faster than genes can. This book presents a revelatory account of how animals live in harmony with their environments, highlighting the importance of social learning and community identity. By shedding light on the intricate relationships between individuals and groups, Safina illuminates why human cultural tensions remain so challenging to overcome. Through his insightful exploration of animal cultures, Safina offers a profound new perspective on our place within the natural world, revealing the interconnectedness that unites us all.
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