The Creative Lives of Animals

The Creative Lives of Animals explores how animals engage in creative behaviors that influence their social, cultural, and environmental worlds, challenging traditional views of animals as merely peripheral beings. Drawing on scientific research, Carol Gigliotti reveals examples of animal creativity—such as beavers' dams and bowerbirds' nests—highlighting their intelligence, emotions, and self-awareness. The book offers a new perspective on animals as active agents in their lives and emphasizes their importance in maintaining a healthy, biodiverse planet.