David Alton Hedges' favorite books that prove animals are scary smart

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Jeff Campbell's favorite nonfiction animal books that make you go holy sh*t!

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The best books for diving into the Christian faith and science

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The best books that convinced me to stop eating octopus salad

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The best books that capture the excitement of ocean exploration for children—and adults

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The best books for a Marine Biology bookworm to get excited about Marine Biology

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Best books about humans bonding with wild animals

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The best nonfiction books about fascinating animal behavior

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The best books to help you understand the amazing world of coral reefs

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The best books about wild animals and the humans that care for them

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The best books for re-wilding our relationship with life

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The best books on the ways that animals redeem us

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