Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains

This captivating and insightful book delves into the intriguing reasons behind our perception of certain animals as “pests” while others are not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons. It explores how these categorizations reveal our own perceptions, beliefs, actions, and our place in the natural world.

Bethany Brookshire’s meticulously researched and thoroughly enjoyable book reveals the hidden virtues in vermin and helps us appreciate how these animals have achieved success despite our relentless efforts to ensure their failure. In doing so, we uncover the profound insights that the pests that annoy us offer about humanity, far surpassing their significance as mere animals.

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