Adult Nonfiction Animal Books

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Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity
Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity 4.27 avg rating — 3,610 ratings
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Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1)
Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 33,673 ratings
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The Spotted Sphinx
The Spotted Sphinx 4.35 avg rating — 325 ratings
4.
All Creatures Great and Small (All Creatures Great and Small, #1-2)
All Creatures Great and Small (All Creatures Great and Small, #1-2) 4.35 avg rating — 155,362 ratings
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Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog
Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog 4.14 avg rating — 475,399 ratings
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Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World 3.87 avg rating — 62,009 ratings
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend
Seabiscuit: An American Legend 4.23 avg rating — 167,142 ratings
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All Things Bright and Beautiful (All Creatures Great and Small, #3-4)
All Things Bright and Beautiful (All Creatures Great and Small, #3-4) 4.35 avg rating — 82,194 ratings
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A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob 3.99 avg rating — 59,150 ratings
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Never Cry Wolf: The Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves
Never Cry Wolf: The Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves 4.21 avg rating — 25,555 ratings
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How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution
How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution 4.22 avg rating — 1,785 ratings
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Orca: The Whale Called Killer
Orca: The Whale Called Killer 4.40 avg rating — 399 ratings
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All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great and Small, #5-6)
All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great and Small, #5-6) 4.45 avg rating — 37,078 ratings
14.
A Wolf Called Romeo
A Wolf Called Romeo
by: Nick Jans
4.18 avg rating — 4,289 ratings
15.
The Dog Who Rescues Cats: The True Story of Ginny
The Dog Who Rescues Cats: The True Story of Ginny 4.12 avg rating — 1,314 ratings
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Homer's Odyssey
Homer's Odyssey 4.20 avg rating — 15,861 ratings
17.
The Lord God Made Them All
The Lord God Made Them All 4.45 avg rating — 29,430 ratings
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Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl 4.10 avg rating — 12,464 ratings
19.
That Quail, Robert
That Quail, Robert 4.33 avg rating — 2,221 ratings
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The Hunt of Her Life: A captivating journey that will touch your heart
The Hunt of Her Life: A captivating journey that will touch your heart 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings
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Our Symphony with Animals: On Health, Empathy, and Our Shared Destinies
Our Symphony with Animals: On Health, Empathy, and Our Shared Destinies 4.31 avg rating — 258 ratings
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Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him
Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him 4.20 avg rating — 8,992 ratings
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Best Friends: The True Story of the World's Most Beloved Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends: The True Story of the World's Most Beloved Animal Sanctuary 4.33 avg rating — 1,676 ratings
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The Elephant Whisperer
The Elephant Whisperer 4.50 avg rating — 31,514 ratings
25.
A Whale for the Killing (The Farley Mowat Series)
A Whale for the Killing (The Farley Mowat Series) 4.17 avg rating — 1,419 ratings
26.
Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist 4.15 avg rating — 21,056 ratings
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Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process
Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process 4.10 avg rating — 10,017 ratings
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Saving Simon: How a Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion
Saving Simon: How a Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion
by: Jon Katz
4.13 avg rating — 1,897 ratings
29.
In the Shadow of Man
In the Shadow of Man 4.36 avg rating — 8,858 ratings
30.
From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava (Lava #1)
From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava (Lava #1) 4.10 avg rating — 7,724 ratings
31.
The Cat Who Came for Christmas (Compleat Cat #1)
The Cat Who Came for Christmas (Compleat Cat #1) 3.78 avg rating — 5,193 ratings
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Ring of Bright Water (Ring of Bright Water, #1)
Ring of Bright Water (Ring of Bright Water, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 3,382 ratings
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Enslaved by Ducks
Enslaved by Ducks
by: Bob Tarte
3.47 avg rating — 3,357 ratings
34.
The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation
The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation 4.23 avg rating — 14,498 ratings
35.
All The Shah's Horses
All The Shah's Horses 3.94 avg rating — 17 ratings
36.
The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption
The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption 4.38 avg rating — 6,362 ratings
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The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis 4.08 avg rating — 7,796 ratings
38.
The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss
The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss 4.32 avg rating — 1,233 ratings
39.
No Ordinary Dog: My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid
No Ordinary Dog: My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid 4.55 avg rating — 2,818 ratings
40.
When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals
When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals 4.02 avg rating — 4,947 ratings
40.
A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose, #1)
A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 138,369 ratings
42.
The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship
The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship 4.03 avg rating — 894 ratings
42.
What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins
What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins 4.21 avg rating — 2,768 ratings
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Zamba: The True Story of the Greatest Lion That Ever Lived
Zamba: The True Story of the Greatest Lion That Ever Lived 4.28 avg rating — 1,504 ratings
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A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons
A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons 4.39 avg rating — 8,661 ratings
46.
Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives
Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives 3.99 avg rating — 3,207 ratings
47.
Secretariat: The Making of a Champion
Secretariat: The Making of a Champion 4.24 avg rating — 10,375 ratings
47.
The Genius of Birds
The Genius of Birds 4.04 avg rating — 13,005 ratings
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The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival
The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival 4.07 avg rating — 18,587 ratings
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Judy: A Dog In A Million
Judy: A Dog In A Million 4.36 avg rating — 1,198 ratings
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A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money, and Luck
A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money, and Luck 3.89 avg rating — 795 ratings
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Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II
Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II 4.27 avg rating — 11,421 ratings
53.
Last Chain on Billie: How One Extraordinary Elephant Escaped the Big Top
Last Chain on Billie: How One Extraordinary Elephant Escaped the Big Top 3.99 avg rating — 353 ratings
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The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo 3.94 avg rating — 4,293 ratings
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No Beast So Fierce: The Terrifying True Story of the Champawat Tiger, the Deadliest Man-Eater in History
No Beast So Fierce: The Terrifying True Story of the Champawat Tiger, the Deadliest Man-Eater in History 3.84 avg rating — 2,160 ratings
56.
The Lost Whale: The True Story of an Orca Named Luna
The Lost Whale: The True Story of an Orca Named Luna 4.25 avg rating — 398 ratings
57.
Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon
Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon 4.37 avg rating — 2,021 ratings
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Elephant Dawn: The Inspirational Story of Thirteen Years Living with Elephants in the African Wilderness
Elephant Dawn: The Inspirational Story of Thirteen Years Living with Elephants in the African Wilderness 4.47 avg rating — 684 ratings
59.
My Family and Other Animals (Corfu Trilogy, #1)
My Family and Other Animals (Corfu Trilogy, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 61,495 ratings
60.
The Tribe of Tiger: Cats and Their Culture
The Tribe of Tiger: Cats and Their Culture 3.79 avg rating — 1,020 ratings
61.
The Wonderful World of James Herriot: A Charming Collection of Classic Stories
The Wonderful World of James Herriot: A Charming Collection of Classic Stories 4.37 avg rating — 361 ratings
62.
Ruffian: Burning From the Start
Ruffian: Burning From the Start 4.37 avg rating — 2,747 ratings
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Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals 4.28 avg rating — 8,717 ratings
64.
A Seal Called Andre
A Seal Called Andre 4.17 avg rating — 233 ratings
65.
The Daily Coyote: Story of Love, Survival, and Trust In the Wilds of Wyoming
The Daily Coyote: Story of Love, Survival, and Trust In the Wilds of Wyoming 3.99 avg rating — 3,441 ratings
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Unlikely Friendships : 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom
Unlikely Friendships : 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom 4.06 avg rating — 3,323 ratings
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Finding Gobi: The True Story Of A Little Dog And An Incredible Journey
Finding Gobi: The True Story Of A Little Dog And An Incredible Journey 4.15 avg rating — 13,576 ratings
68.
Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse
Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse 4.16 avg rating — 1,451 ratings
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Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With Dogs
Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With Dogs 4.09 avg rating — 482 ratings
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The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish
The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish 3.92 avg rating — 2,080 ratings
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Trooper: The Bobcat Who Came in from the Wild
Trooper: The Bobcat Who Came in from the Wild 4.51 avg rating — 902 ratings
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Winging It: A Memoir of Caring for a Vengeful Parrot Who's Determined to Kill Me
Winging It: A Memoir of Caring for a Vengeful Parrot Who's Determined to Kill Me 3.12 avg rating — 208 ratings
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Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived
Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived 4.22 avg rating — 12,353 ratings
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If The Cat Fits
If The Cat Fits 4.06 avg rating — 47 ratings
75.
Bill the Bastard: The Story Of Australia's Greatest War Horse
Bill the Bastard: The Story Of Australia's Greatest War Horse 4.29 avg rating — 722 ratings
75.
The Peregrine
The Peregrine 4.15 avg rating — 5,598 ratings
75.
The Cat and the Curmudgeon (Compleat Cat #2)
The Cat and the Curmudgeon (Compleat Cat #2) 3.69 avg rating — 822 ratings
78.
The Wilderness Family: At Home with Africa's Wildlife
The Wilderness Family: At Home with Africa's Wildlife 4.46 avg rating — 1,500 ratings
79.
Greyfriars Bobby: The Real Story at Last
Greyfriars Bobby: The Real Story at Last 3.93 avg rating — 61 ratings
80.
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness 3.75 avg rating — 2,650 ratings
80.
Enough to Make a Cat Laugh
Enough to Make a Cat Laugh 4.31 avg rating — 478 ratings
82.
Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins
Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins 4.04 avg rating — 3,303 ratings
83.
The Cat Who Came in from the Cold
The Cat Who Came in from the Cold 4.31 avg rating — 1,208 ratings
84.
Dark Horse: A Life of Anna Sewell
Dark Horse: A Life of Anna Sewell 3.88 avg rating — 17 ratings
85.
The World According to Bob: The Further Adventures of One Man and his Street-wise Cat
The World According to Bob: The Further Adventures of One Man and his Street-wise Cat 4.28 avg rating — 10,579 ratings
85.
H is for Hawk
H is for Hawk 3.74 avg rating — 78,923 ratings
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The Inner Life of Cats: The Science and Secrets of Our Mysterious Feline Companions
The Inner Life of Cats: The Science and Secrets of Our Mysterious Feline Companions 3.73 avg rating — 928 ratings
88.
Zoo Vet: Adventures of a Wild Animal Doctor
Zoo Vet: Adventures of a Wild Animal Doctor 4.03 avg rating — 261 ratings
89.
Last Chance to See
Last Chance to See 4.32 avg rating — 25,704 ratings
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Love, Life, and Elephants: An African Love Story
Love, Life, and Elephants: An African Love Story 4.19 avg rating — 6,047 ratings
91.
Rascal
Rascal 4.17 avg rating — 14,017 ratings
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Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey
Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey 4.15 avg rating — 13,576 ratings
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Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds
Providence of a Sparrow: Lessons from a Life Gone to the Birds 4.33 avg rating — 267 ratings
93.
The Man Who Listens to Horses
The Man Who Listens to Horses 4.16 avg rating — 11,849 ratings
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Lorenzo the Magnificent - the Story of an Orphaned Blue Jay
Lorenzo the Magnificent - the Story of an Orphaned Blue Jay 4.20 avg rating — 15 ratings
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Once Upon a Flock: Life with My Soulful Chickens
Once Upon a Flock: Life with My Soulful Chickens 4.29 avg rating — 546 ratings
95.
In Ethiopia with a Mule
In Ethiopia with a Mule 3.95 avg rating — 462 ratings
98.
A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak
A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak 3.97 avg rating — 317 ratings
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Blackie
Blackie 3.70 avg rating — 94 ratings
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Elephant Memories: Thirteen Years in the Life of an Elephant Family
Elephant Memories: Thirteen Years in the Life of an Elephant Family 4.20 avg rating — 661 ratings
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