The Well-Connected Animal

"“One of the most talented biologists of our time lends fascinating insight into the most important part of our existence. By exploring the origins of our social connections, Dugatkin uncovers a world of cooperation, communication, and bonding in the animal kingdom that ultimately leads to ours. A beautifully written adventure into the secrets of the natural world.” -- Brian Hare, coauthor of ""The Genius of Dogs"" “For many years, Dugatkin has been one of my 'go-to-guys' for learning about cutting edge research in animal behavior. The Well-Connected Animal is yet another one of his extremely thoughtful books, this time outlining what we know about social networks in diverse species, how the research is conducted, and where future studies should best focus. I’m sure many will be pleasantly surprised by the flexible, intricate, and varied social networks that many nonhumans form and use in their daily lives.” -- Marc Bekoff, author of ""Dogs Demystified"" and ""The Emotional Lives of Animals"" “Long before the invention of Facebook and Twitter, animals discovered the value and peril of social networking. With engaging prose and sweeping scope, The Well-Connected Animal explores the intricate interactions that characterize animal societies and the equally compelling story of the scientists who study them.” -- Jonathan B. Losos, author of ""The Cat’s Meow"" and ""Improbable Destinies"" “Scrupulously scientific but highly accessible. . . . A stunningly provocative reflection.” -- David P. Barash * Wall Street Journal, on ""Power in the Wild"" * “Sparkling. . . . A parable of the lessons that can emerge from unfettered science, if we have the courage to let it unfold.” -- Marlene Zuk * New York Times Book Review, on ""How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog)"" *"