When Animals Rescue, Belinda Recio
When Animals Rescue, Belinda Recio
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When Animals Rescue
Amazing True Stories About Heroic and Helpful Creatures

Author: Belinda Recio

Narrator: Hayden Panettiere

Unabridged: 3 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Nature, Animals


Synopsis

What do stories about humpback whales protecting a biologist from a shark, a pride of lions rescuing a girl from kidnappers, gorillas working together to dismantle poacher snares, a parrot warding off an attacker in a park, a chimpanzee consoling a human, and an elephant trying to rescue a baby rhino tell us about animal nature? And what might they suggest about our very own human nature?  Until just a few decades ago, there were only a few animals reported to behave empathetically and altruistically. More recently, the list of species who have been observed behaving in compassionate, helpful, and caring ways has grown exponentially, ranging from rats to elephants. Rescued by a Whale presents dozens of astonishing and heart-warming stories about animals, such as chickens, horses, dolphins, and wolves, who engage in acts of helpful kindness. During a time in history when studies show that human empathy is decreasing, our knowledge about animal empathy is increasing. These true tales of heroism, kindness, and compassion suggest that we have far more in common with other animals than we once believed and provocatively suggest that what’s best about our human natures just might be our animal natures.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deborah on October 02, 2023

After reading the first section on whales and their compassion and rescues I had to stop for a few minutes. I was emotional and close to tears. While I love all animals - dogs, whales and elephants are some of my favorites. Many stories of rescues are written about in this book. If you are as amazed......more

Goodreads review by Gemma on January 27, 2022

An amazing collection of stories showing the amazing capacity animals have to show kindness. I was really surprised at the range of animals in these stories, from mice to dolphins to seals and many in between. These tales really are a wonderful example of how capable animals are of compassion and mos......more

Goodreads review by Laura on March 28, 2022

Thank you NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this, there's a lot of heart warming stories in this book. If you're looking for something wholesome to read I would highly recommend.......more

Goodreads review by Kylie on January 15, 2022

**audiobook version** Narrator 5 stars Fantastic voice Story 5 stars These stories were beautiful. How can you not be moved by animals saving humans and other animals sometimes out of their species. I played this while we were in the car going on a road trip and my 5 year old also loved it, often reitera......more

Goodreads review by Lily on August 06, 2021

This was a very interesting insight into the world of animals and how they aren't so different than we are. They have feelings too and have empathy towards not only members of their own species but other species, including ours. Well worth a read. I recommend this book.......more