How Animals Grieve

Overview:
A book exploring evidence that animals experience grief and mourning. It presents observations of grief-like behaviors across many species, from elephants and primates to companion animals. The scientific and ethical implications of animal emotion are discussed. It is relevant to discussions of welfare and the loss of companion animals in multi-pet households.

Key Topics Covered:

• Defining grief in animals
• Observations in elephants, primates and cetaceans
• Grief in companion animals
• Social bonds and loss
• Implications for animal welfare and ethics

Target Audience:
General Readers, Animal Behaviorists, Veterinary Professionals