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Title: Octopus and the Orangutan: More True Tales of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity by Eugene Linden ISBN: 0-525-94661-6 Publisher: E P Dutton Pub. Date: 22 August, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Pretty thin!
Comment: I thought this was a pamphlet disguised as a book. I also felt preached to, as though I didn't have enough intelligence to make up my mind, given the facts. All that he had to say could have been done in 10 pages. I was very disappointed!
Rating: 4
Summary: A follow-up to The Parrot's Lament
Comment: With the publication of THE OCTOPUS AND THE ORANGUTAN, Eugene Linden has firmly established himself as a fine documenter of engaging animal behavior. In this, following the publication of his popular The Parrot's Lament, Linden explores more instances of possible signs of higher level thinking in animals. He tells of - and refers to often - the remarkable ability to escape and overcome obstacles by the smartest invertebrate, the octopus, perhaps the most surprising instance of adaptability. But he doesn't rely on stories involving the octopus and the orangutan, the two creatures in the title; he supplies examples of the intelligence of elephants, chimpanzees, dolphins, and squirrels, to name the most prevalent in these pages. Linden is always cautious not to attribute too much intelligence to possibly hard-wired behavior. His attitude seems to be, "Here's the evidence - this is what it might be, this is what it might not be."
Because Linden describes, albeit briefly, some of the examples described in his earlier book, I felt this one to be a little thinner in terms of content. Yes, he elaborates and supplies new details, but still, I felt somewhat cheated at times. Some paragraphs feel like filler as he states, and re-states, the obvious.
Despite the above flaws, this is a worthwhile read for animal lovers and those interested in popular science. The writing is simple and straightforward, an easy read all in all. It makes a good companion book to Linden's previous work on animal intelligence.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Octopus and the Orangutan
Comment: The Octopus and the Orangutan: More True Tales of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity written by Eugene Linden is a book on observation. Observantion of animal behavior, bringing together intrique with intelligence and ingenuity.
This book is the second book of two about this topic as the author has written "The Parrot's Lament. "The Octopus and the Orangutan looks for intelligence in animals, as we know animals exhibit intelligence in varing degrees, so the author describes stealth, deception, and friendship. But, that is not all, they exhibit intelligence in bargining and negotiations not only with their handlers, but among themselves.
Yes, animal intelligence is not on par with man's, but if you realize that an animal has intelligence you can begin to find out at what level the animal "understands." Then when you understand the animal you begin to set up a rudimentary communication. This book has examples of observed astonishing new animal behavior previously thought to be exclusively human.
The is a story about a remarkable Octopus and a colony of Orangutans and the observed behaviors that are quite remarkable, and of course, there are other stories throughout the book. If you like a book that really makes the most of observation, and combine it with animals. You'll have a book that warms you heart. A story about Mozart and his bird... a Starling that loved his melodies.
Now, that story I can relate to, as I have two Cockatiel's and when I play a Mozart CD the birds sing the music right along with the CD. Their favor Mozart is "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" as they sing it right after they are fed. I found this book to be a wonderful study of animal behavior through human observation, which gives the reader a good look into what is intelligence in animals.
An excellent read with a well balanced narritive.
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Title: The Parrot's Lament : And Other True Tales of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity by Eugene Linden ISBN: 0452280680 Publisher: Plume Pub. Date: 01 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: When Elephants Weep : The Emotional Lives of Animals by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Susan McCarthy ISBN: 0385314280 Publisher: Delta Pub. Date: 02 May, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Compassion of Animals : True Stories of Animal Courage and Kindness by Kristin von Kreisler ISBN: 0761518088 Publisher: Prima Lifestyles Pub. Date: 06 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Octopus and Squid: The Soft Intelligence by Jacques Yves Cousteau ISBN: 0385068964 Publisher: Doubleday Pub. Date: March, 1973 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Wild Minds : What Animals Really Think by Marc Hauser ISBN: 080505670X Publisher: Owl Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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