
Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
Title: Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior Author: Johnson, Catherine ISBN: 9780156031448 Publisher: Harcourt Published: 2006 Binding: Paperback Language: English Publisher Description: A NATIONAL BESTSELLER"Inspiring...Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple Grandin's favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals."--New York Times Book Review A groundbreaking look at the emotional lives of animals, from beloved animal scientist Temple Grandin.Why would a cow lick a tractor? Why are collies getting dumber? Why do dolphins sometimes kill for fun? How can a parrot learn to spell? How did wolves teach man to evolve? Temple Grandin draws upon a long, distinguished career as an animal scientist and her own experiences with autism to deliver an extraordinary message about how animals act, think, and feel. She has a perspective like that of no other expert