Elizabeth Preston's new book 'The Creatures' Guide to Caring' showcases how animals teach humans we were born to care
About this episode
Elizabeth Preston discusses her book 'The Creatures' Guide to Caring', exploring how animals teach humans about care and connection.
Science writer Elizabeth Preston has spent years exploring the strange brilliance of the world in the places like ‘The Atlantic’ and ‘The New York Times.’ In her new book ‘The Creatures' Guide to Caring’ she turns to animal parenting from devoted octopuses to fiercely protective birds and mammals. Revealing how care, survival, and connection shape life across species. The book blends reporting, evolutionary science, and wonder-filled storytelling into a look what creatures can teach us about raising the next generation.
People in this episode
Hosts: Joe Donahue, Sarah LaDuke
Guest: Elizabeth Preston
Topics covered
- animal parenting
- evolutionary science
- care and survival
- inter-species connection
- storytelling
Keywords
- animal behavior
- parenting
- evolution
- species connection
- science writing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Atlantic, The New York Times
Books & works: The Creatures' Guide to Caring
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