Lucy Cooke holds a baby pangolin
When we see the loyal gaze of a dog staring back at us or watch steadfast penguins clustering together for warmth on a nature show, it’s easy to project human emotions —such as innocence, fidelity, temperance, and hard work—onto animals. But you’ve probably never considered if moose get drunk, penguins cheat on their mates, or worker ants get lazy. They do.
When it comes down to it, animals are just being animals, and the most basic of instincts can explain the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Join Lucy Cooke, an Oxford zoologist and award-winning documentary filmmaker, as she uncovers the unexpected stories of strange animal habits from her travels around the world.
Cooke’s book, The Truth About Animals: Stoned Sloths, Lovelorn Hippos, and Other Tales from the Wild Side of Wildlife (Basic Books), is available for sale and signing.
