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The Soul of an Octopus

  • 261 pages · about 4 hours
  • First published 2015
  • 2 editions

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1 About this book

This awe striking, almost alien trip, draws us into the otherworldly watery realm of cephalopods --- except they aren't alien. Octopuses (not octopi, as the author informs) may arguably be as intelligent, as highly curious, and absolutely more dexterous than human beings. Sy Montgomery introduces us to these creatures with their fascinating and individual personalities.

Good for readers who want: nature, science, and psychology.

  • Nature
  • Science
  • Human-animal relationships
  • Psychology
  • Octopuses
  • Behavior
  • Consciousness
  • Human-animal communication

2 About Sy Montgomery

Born 1958

Sy Montgomery (born February 7, 1958) is an American naturalist, author, and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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