Description
Do you think animals are smart? This book will confirm what you already know, and surprise you with much more. You’ll be entertained and enthralled.
Smarter than Jack has 91 true stories of encounters with smart animals, submitted by people throughout Australia.
You’ll read about animals that outwit us, help us, cope with death and do really strange things. Some stories will make you laugh; others may have you in tears.
This book will make perfect bedtime reading and a great gift.
You’ll find out how:
• Zac the chihuahua rescued a wind-up mouse from the claws of death
• Three kangaroos enjoyed a soccer game
• Hamish the huntsman spider got love and affection
• Sunny the horse raised the alarm after his mate was bitten by a snake
• A fox had a novel solution for getting rid of fleas
• A magpie got some peace from her insatiable offspring
• A herd of cows paid their last respects
• Bandicoots recruited their own doorman
• Trixie the dog knew about a murder before it happened
• Max the wombat saved the day
‘I have worked closely with animals for over forty years and their intelligence has never ceased to amaze me. When you read this book you will be amazed too. You’ll look at animals with renewed respect and admiration.”
Dr. Hugh J. Wirth, AM President, RSPCA Australia
In moderate preloved condition, small creases in corner of book and a few small marks from wear.
