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From elephants to mice : animals who have touched my soul

A heartfelt narrative on the many ways animals touch our lives Join veterinarian and animal lover James Mahoney as he shares heartfelt and often heart-wrenching stories of a cast of creatures who left a permanent mark on his soul. More than just a sentimental memoir, this thought-provoking collection raises such issues as whether animals experience the same types of emotions as humans, whether it is right to use animals in medical research, and even whether animals might have a sense of humor. Whether you're a dedicated animal activist or just a compassionate animal lover, these unl
eBook, English, ©2010
Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, ©2010
Biographies
1 online resource (viii, 248 pages) : illustrations
9780470633984, 0470633980
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From Elephants to Mice: Animals Who Have Touched My Soul
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: A Life in Research
Chapter 1: The Power of Dignity and Courage
Chapter 2: A Life in Captivity
Chapter 3: Survival of the Fittest
Chapter 4: Humor in Animals
Chapter 5: Personality in Animals
Chapter 6: A Story of Love
Chapter 7: The Caribbean Trio
Chapter 8: The Gang of Four
Chapter 9: Three Wild Mice
Chapter 10: Great Escapes
Chapter 11: The Last of the Sparrows
Epilogue
With Gratitude