Becoming Wild

A New York Times Notable Book of 2020Deep reporting from natureA bestselling author brings readers close to three non-human cultures: what they do, why they do it, and how life is for them. How do animals raise families, communicate and solve conflicts?It's easy to think culture is strictly a human phenomenon. But not so.

This beautifully written book reveals cultures of other-than-human beings in some of Earth's remaining wild places. It shows how if you're a sperm whale, a scarlet macaw, or a chimpanzee, you have traditions. By showing how others teach and learn, Safina offers a fresh understanding of what is constantly going on beyond humanity, and how we're all connected.