We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long.
Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They're inventive,crafty and belligerent - and incredibly singleminded.
Ultimately,we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit.
Here is a charming ode to one of the most common,yet surprisingly intelligent,animals populating our landscapes. In this gentle and illuminating study,Matt Whyman embarks on a journey to uncover the heart and soul of an animal brimming with more energy,intelligence and playfulness than he could ever have imagined.
In his bid to understand what makes a pig tick,having climbed a steep learning curve as a keeper himself,Whyman meets a veterinary professor and expert in pig emotion,as well as a spirited hill farmer whose world revolves around hogs and sows.
Packed with fascinating research and delightful anecdotes,this entertaining and informative celebration of all things porcine covers everything from evolution,behaviour and communication to friendship,loyalty and broken hearts - uncovering a surprising notion of family along the way.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780008301224Number of pages: 160Weight: 200 gDimensions: 204 x 135 x 18 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'An engaging book about porcine brilliance'The Daily Express
For Pig in the Middle/Oink: My Life with Mini-pigs:
'Move over Marley,a pair of cute mini-pigs are about to take over the world.'New York Post
'This merry memoir of family growing pains and too many pets has so many laugh-out-loud sequences it's embarrassing to read in public... the most good-hearted,hilarious memoir in years.'Shelf Awareness
'What a fabulous,funny read! I enjoyed every page. Highly recommended for anyone with a pet,a partner,a family,a sense of humour...or even a minipig.'Sophie Kinsella
'Funny,frank and charming.'Lisa Jewell
'Definitely my favourite pigs since Babe... funny and completely charming.'Jenny Colgan
'Written with wry humour and accompanied by numerous photographs,ink is a moving salute to love,family and commitment.'Richmond Times-Dispatch
'Be careful where you read this book because it is laugh-out-loud funny... Whyman has a flair for self-deprecating asides and for making the "ordinary" sparkling. It's compelling,bristles with irony and is sure to delight animal lovers.'Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
'A darling book - very funny and definitely for animal lovers.'ABC
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