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When Helen Macdonald's father died suddenly on a London street, she was devastated. An experienced falconer, Helen had never before been tempted to train one of the most vicious predators, the goshawk, but in her grief, she saw that the goshawk's fierce and feral temperament mirrored her own. Resolving to purchase and raise the deadly creature as a means to cope with her loss, she adopted Mabel, and turned to the guidance of The Once and Future King...

4) The soul of an octopus: a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness

Author

Montgomery, Sy

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#4 on the Animals list for 2017-01-15.

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"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...

5) The eighty-dollar champion: Snowman, the horse that inspired a nation

Author

Letts, Elizabeth

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#5 on the Animals list for 2017-01-15.

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"Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harrys modest farm on Long Island, he ultimately taught Snowman how to fly. Here is the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds and some of the most expensive thoroughbreds...

6) The genius of birds

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Ackerman, Jennifer

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#6 on the Animals list for 2017-01-15.

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Explores recent research indicating that birds are much more intelligent than previously thought and are capable of deceiving, manipulating, eavesdropping, gift-giving, playing, and sharing.

7) Disney 365 bedtime stories: [including characters from your favorite Disney Pixar films!]

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#7 on the Animals list for 2017-01-15.

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A collection of bedtime stories featuring characters from disney.

8) A street cat named Bob : and how he saved my life

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Bowen, James

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#9 on the Animals list for 2017-01-15.

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A Street Cat Named Bob is an international sensation, landing on the bestseller list in England for 52 consecutive weeks and selling in 26 countries around the world. Now, James and Bob are ready to share their true story with the U.S. in this tale unlike any youve ever read of a cat who possesses some kind of magic.When street musician James Bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his...