Animal Grief How Animals Mourn Author:David Alderton Science is now providing some remarkable insights into animal behavior, with crocodiles, for example, emerging as devoted parents, and elephants ? like whales ? able to communicate with each other across long distances by ultrasound, which is inaudible to our ears. There seems little doubt that animals experience a range of emotions, just as we ... more »do; but can they grieve, too? David Alderton ? award-winning, multi-million specialist animal author ? contends that emotions ? including grief ? can potentially have a survival value for a species. The authoritative, rational text is superbly supported by interesting, sensitive photographs carefully chosen to be reflective of the subject matter. Unique subject matter, drawing on the latest research ? Covers both domestic and wild animals ? A subject that has intrigued pet owners for many years ? Fascinating insights into the natural world ? Insights into how grieving may help wild animals to survive ? How this could affect conservation planning ? Sensitive, rational approach to the subject ? The impact on pet owners and their animals ? Written by an award-winning, multi-million selling specialist animal author ? A book with widespread appeal for anyone with an interest in the natural world « less