Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good

"Fascinating and often moving, this book emphasizes that animals—like us—truly have personalities, minds and emotions." —Jane Goodall

The recognition of animal pain and stress, once controversial, is now acknowledged by legislation in many countries, but there is no formal recognition of animals' ability to feel pleasure. Pleasurable Kingdom is the first book for lay-readers to present new evidence that animals—like humans—enjoy themselves. It debunks the popular perception that life for mos...