Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals
From optimistic starlings, to dogs who object to unfair treatment, Balcombe shows that animals lead lives of acute awareness. Social living also requires animals to behave nicely toward one another, and Balcombe shows why our own behavior toward animals needs a major overhaul.
Beastly Bliss: Animal Pleasure and its Significance
In this lavishly illustrated presentation, Balcombe debunks the popular perception that life for animals is a continuous, grim struggle for survival. As pleasure-seekers, animals’ lust for play, sex, touch and food holds important lessons about how we ought to lead our own lives.
Other topics
Jonathan’s expertise on animal sentience and behavior appeals to a broad range of audiences. Jonathan can tailor his presentations to any age group and to diverse audience specialties, including: environmental protection, companion animals, wildlife, animal rescue and sanctuary, animal research, and veterinary medicine.