Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals

A collection of short, illustrated anecdotes and observations about the habits, instincts, and surprising sagacity of mammals, drawn from the author's travels, friends, and travelers' accounts. Organized by animal groups—monkeys, bats, moles, hedgehogs, bears, dogs, wolves, cats, elephants, horses, etc.—it presents lively, often touching or amusing episodes that illustrate problem-solving, parental care, play, loyalty, hunting, and escape. Scientific classification and dry detail are minimized in favor of readable narratives that highlight the boundary between instinct and reason and celebrate animal behavior without embellishment. The preface explains sourcing and promises future volumes on birds and reptiles.