Becoming a Tiger

<p>From the co-author of the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller <em>When Elephants Weep</em> comes a book that uses true stories backed by scientific research to explore the way young animals discover their worlds and learn how to survive.</p><p> How does a baby animal figure out how to get around in the world? How much of what animals know is instinctive and how much must they learn?</p><p> In <em>Becoming a Tiger</em> bestselling author Susan McCarthy addresses these intriguing matters presenting fascinating and funny examples of animal behaviour in the laboratory and in the wild. McCarthy shows us how baby animals transform themselves from clueless kittens clumsy cubs or scrawny chicks into efficient predators successful foragers or deft nest-builders. From geese to mice dolphins to orang-utans bats to (of course) tigers McCarthy's warm amusing and insightful examinations of animal life and developments provides a surprising window into the mental worlds of our fine fuzzy furred finned and feathered friends.</p><p> oReaders will be fascinated by a close look at animal intelligence learning and family life.</p>