The Human Side of Animals

The Human Side of Animals is a book written by Royal Dixon that explores the complex and often overlooked emotional lives of animals. Through his own personal experiences and extensive research, Dixon provides a compelling argument for the idea that animals are capable of experiencing a wide range of emotions, including joy, grief, anger, and love. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of animal behavior and emotion. Dixon discusses the ways in which animals communicate with each other and with humans, and how their body language and vocalizations can reveal their inner thoughts and feelings. He also explores the concept of animal intelligence, arguing that many species possess a level of cognitive ability that is often underestimated or misunderstood. Throughout the book, Dixon provides numerous examples of animal behavior that demonstrate their emotional complexity. He tells stories of elephants mourning their dead, dogs displaying empathy towards their owners, and even insects exhibiting altruistic behavior. Overall, The Human Side of Animals is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the emotional lives of animals. It challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about animal behavior and to recognize the unique and valuable contributions that these creatures make to our world.1918. With thirty-two black and white illustrations. Contents: Animals that Practise Camouflage; Animal Musicians; Animals at Play; Armour-Bearing and Mail-Clad Animals; Miners and Excavators; Animal Mathematicians; The Language of Animals; In their Boudoirs, Hospitals and Churches; Self-Defense and Home-Government; Architects, Engineers, and Housebuilders; Food Conservers; Tourists and Sight-Seers; Animal Scavengers and Criminals; As the Allies of Man; and The Future Life of Animals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.