Mama's Last Hug

In "Mama's Last Hug," New York Times best-selling author and primatologist Frans de Waal delves into the emotional lives of animals, beginning with the poignant farewell between a dying chimpanzee matriarch and her biologist friend. Through a blend of research and personal anecdotes, de Waal examines the connections between animal and human emotions, exploring topics such as facial expressions, consciousness, and the implications for human politics. He argues for the continuity of emotional experiences across species, suggesting that our emotions, much like our organs, are shared with other animals.