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Second Nature

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Second NatureDo baboons have a sense of right and wrong? Do cats and dogs have their feelings hurt? Animal behavior expert Jonathan Balcombe makes the case that animals, once viewed only as mindless automatons, actually have rich sensory experiences and emotional complexity. Drawing on new research, observational studies, and personal anecdotes to reveal the full spectrum of animal experience, Balcombe paints a new picture of the inner lives of animals that

Do baboons have a sense of right and wrong? Do cats and dogs have their feelings hurt? Animal behavior expert Jonathan Balcombe makes the case that animals, once viewed only as mindless automatons, actually have rich sensory experiences and emotional complexity. Drawing on new research, observational studies, and personal anecdotes to reveal the full spectrum of animal experience, Balcombe paints a new picture of the inner lives of animals that diverges from the "fight or die" image often presented in the popular media. He challenges traditional views of animals and makes the case for why the human-animal relationship needs a complete overhaul.

Did you know that dogs recognize unfairness and that rats practice random acts of kindness? Did you know that chimpanzees can trounce humans in short-term memory games? Or that fishes distinguish good guys from cheaters, and that birds are susceptible to mood swings such as depression and optimism? With vivid stories and entertaining anecdotes, Balcombe gives the human pedestal a strong shake while opening the door into the inner lives of the animals themselves.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 04/12/2011
ISBN: 9780230107816
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
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Helena
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
These are definitely indestructible
Size: Medium
Both of my dogs can destroy a ball in a matter of minutes if I let them play with them (supervised) as is. Well not with these balls. They are the ONLY ones I have found that are 100% indestructible. Please only let your dogs play with these as a toy when supervised though. They go really far when throwing them, so both dogs get a good amount of running and exercise with these. I also bought these because they have the hole in the middle of the ball which is very important in the event that a dog gets one stuck at the back of their throat. This allows them to breath unlike those without this hold. It's an unlikely event, but as dog owners, we all need to be aware of this and educate ourselves on what to do if this SHOULD happen. This isn't a scare tactic, nor a reflection of this particular brand, it can happen with any type of ball. My two dogs are about 45ish lbs and the size is perfect for them, I don't want anything smaller than this. They love them. There is no annoying squeak. Really easy to wash after use. Some balls take forever to get the slimy saliva off, but these don't.
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Ale quintero
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
He loves this ball
Size: Medium, Size: Medium
My dog loves this ball. It’s the perfect size, he enjoys playing fetch and this ball has been his fav one. Thank you guys for making my lil one happy
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PopTart Weasel
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Love these spoons!
Material Type: Plastic
Have ordered these spoons a couple times over the past few years. They really are sturdy and great quality I just hate that since the pandemic they went from $13 for a box of 1000 spoons to $27 but like everything else around us, the price has risen astronomically! Anywho, we’ve used them for Thanksgiving, Christmas and everything in between. My daughter uses them every night to scoop out cat food like someone else mentions. We have two cats and we don’t want to dirty up a spoon ever night for their nightly feeding when we divide a can of kitty food between them. I’ve used the spoons to mix resin, paints among other crafts and they’ve always held up without bending. Truly their worth the price but man it hurts the pocket when everything we buy right now has doubled to tripled in price now! (Even that dad-limb cat food! Lol) But if you can swing the cost I can promise you it’s worth it. They hold up well for hot soups and those big scoops of banana pudding like mine that is heavy! I’ve bought their forks once and they are just as good but we go through spoons so much more around my house.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2023
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Captain Classical
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Love these plastic spoons. Bonus - need no washing!
Material Type: Plastic
Excellent product, these spoons aren’t small for teaspoons like other brands. They’re strong enough for all types of food and never bend it break. Also, the price is right for so many spoons. I always by this brand.
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Laurie
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
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Material Type: Plastic
These last a long time great quality
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2025

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