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Book Review of The Parrot's Lament: And Other True Tales of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity

The Parrot's Lament: And Other True Tales of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity
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Helpful Score: 2


I enjoyed reading this book because I love a good mix of animal stories and human musings about them. It fills my deep seated need to wonder what the heck my dog is thinking when she barks at my broom.
This book has few mentions of dogs in it, however; you'll have to look elsewhere for the dog stories. This one is heavier on the side of wild animals, zoo residents, and members of the ape family in particular. I still enjoyed it and I think anyone over the age of, say, twelve, will enjoy this. It has some clinical parts and discussions of animal psychology that might bore a child.