Wild Connection

""A fantastic read. Whether you're more like the lewd and lascivious ladybug, or the lonely and lovelorn prairie vole in search of a forever mate, you'll find your animal analogue in Verdolin's wild—and often hilarious—kingdom.”—JESSE BERING, author of Perv: The Sexual Deviant in All of Us“A must-read for anyone interested in a detailed, science-based, easy-to-read, entertaining, and penetrating discussion of what the birds, the bees, and many other nonhuman animals tell us about our own mating rituals, from that initial attraction to courtship to orgasms. For sure, this fascinating book will open the door to an understanding and appreciation of the fact that we are first and foremost animals, and that it's perfectly okay to speak about the ‘taboo' topics that usually accompany conversations about sex. I learned a lot from this landmark book.”—MARC BEKOFF, author of Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed“Verdolin takes a lighthearted, pop-science approach toward applying some biologically deterministic lessons to her own romantic life, looking for analogies to mainstream heterosexual dating behavior throughout the animal kingdom”—Publisher's Weekly “Verdolin answers…personal questions through the lens of animal courtship and mating behavior, often with sharp wit.”—The Scientist “Verdolin is an excellent writer, her text is a pleasure to read, and it will be of especial interest if you love good science readings. Yet those who are not much into science will also enjoy this volume. The book is full of enjoyable stories and examples both from the animal world and human interactions.”—City Book Review “Indeed from beginning to end, you will find yourself being both entertained and surprised by the many ways we display behavior that resembles many of the other species with whom we share this planet.”—Bookviews by Alan Caruba“