{"title":"Karsten Brensing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eKarsten Brensing\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned expert in the field of science and nature. Brensing captivates readers with his profound insights into the animal kingdom, offering a deep dive into the mysterious minds of our non-human companions. His books challenge us to see animals from a new perspective, encouraging a more empathetic and enlightened understanding of their behaviours and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his popular works, \u003cem\u003eWhat Do Animals Think and Feel?\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as an essential read for anyone curious about animal intelligence and emotional capacity. Brensing combines impeccable scientific research with engaging storytelling, making complex ideas accessible and fascinating for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKarsten Brensing's writings are not only educational but also transformative, prompting us to reconsider how we interact with the natural world. Dive into this collection to explore the extraordinary intelligence of animals and uncover the shared traits that connect us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-do-animals-think-and-feel-by-karsten-brensing-9781788544511","title":"What Do Animals Think and Feel?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhat Do Animals Think and Feel?\u003c\/i\u003e, the biologist Karsten Brensing has something astonishing to tell us about the animal kingdom: namely that animals, by any reasonable assessment, have developed the sophisticated systems of social organization and behaviour that human beings call 'culture'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDolphins\u003c\/b\u003e call one another by name and orcas inhabit a culture that is over 700,000 years old. \u003cb\u003eChimpanzees\u003c\/b\u003e wage strategic warfare, while bonobos delight in dirty talk. \u003cb\u003eRavens\u003c\/b\u003e enjoy snowboarding on snow-covered roofs, and snails like to spin on hamster exercise wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumped-back whales\u003c\/b\u003e follow the dictates of fashion and rats are dedicated party animals. \u003cb\u003eAnts\u003c\/b\u003e recognize themselves in mirrors and spruce themselves up before they return home. \u003cb\u003eDucklings\u003c\/b\u003e can pass complicated tests in abstract thinking. \u003cb\u003eDogs\u003c\/b\u003e punish disloyalty, though they are also capable of forgiveness if you apologize to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrensing draws on the latest scientific findings as well as his own experience working with animals, to reveal a world of behavioural and cognitive sophistication that is remarkably similar to our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855482376428,"sku":"9781788544511","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d0f9857838dcbecd07f459026cf3dfbe.jpg?v=1759278146"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karsten-brensing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}