Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 462 Hornaday, William T. (William Temple) 1854 1937 Hornaday, William Temple Hornaday, W. T. (William Temple) Hornaday, Dr. William T. The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals: A Book of Personal Observations Produced by Ralph Zimmermann, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals: A Book of Personal Observations" by William T. Hornaday is a scientific exploration written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the intelligence and behavior of wild animals, providing personal insights and observations that reflect on their mental capacities, moral traits, and social interactions. Hornaday, who served as the Director of the New York Zoological Park, advocates for a deeper understanding and respect for the natural behaviors and rights of wild animals, seeking to distinguish their unique characteristics from those of domestic species. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed inquiry into animal intelligence, emphasizing that the study of wild animals is a vast and largely unexplored field. Hornaday discusses the historical context of human perception of animal intelligence and the observations that form the foundation of his inquiry. He posits that animals exhibit complex behaviors reflective of their reasoning abilities, addressing concepts such as instinct, education, and the importance of observing animals in their natural habitats. Additionally, he critiques conventional methodologies used to study animal behavior, supporting a more personalized and observational approach. The introduction serves as an invitation to readers to consider the fascinating mental lives of wild animals, arguing that understanding their minds can enrich human experiences and promote wildlife conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Animal behavior QL Text Animal Animals-Wild Biology Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General Browsing: Science - Genetics/Biology/Evolution 669959 2025-06-03T06:47:25.653783 text/html 669780 2025-01-09T21:38:16.303602 text/html 365490 2025-06-03T06:47:36.973715 application/epub+zip 374421 2025-06-03T06:47:29.935786 application/epub+zip 330679 2025-06-03T06:47:28.438736 application/epub+zip 741746 2025-06-03T06:47:42.663645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 699740 2025-06-03T06:47:35.942708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441812 2022-09-03T10:06:54.977992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 625823 2025-06-03T06:47:25.133736 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 620799 2020-12-29T09:40:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 247206 2020-12-29T09:40:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18720 2025-06-03T06:47:42.805650 application/rdf+xml 26390 2025-06-03T06:47:29.001730 image/jpeg 4768 2025-06-03T06:47:28.715736 image/jpeg 363862 2025-06-03T06:47:25.712760 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia