{"product_id":"9780008301231","title":"The Unexpected Genius of Pigs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They’re inventive, crafty and belligerent – and incredibly singleminded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matt Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47285400273045,"sku":"9780008301231","price":7.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008301231.jpg?v=1776992186","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008301231","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}