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The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness

Sy Montgomery

This awe striking, almost alien trip, draws us into the otherworldly watery realm of cephalopods --- except they aren't alien. Octopuses (not octopi, as the author informs) may arguably be as intelligent, as highly curious, and absolutely more dexterous than human beings. Sy Montgomery introduces us to these creatures with their fascinating and individual personalities.

Nature & EnvironmentNature & Environment · high confidenceNature & Environment81 signalsLlm Classifier: Nature & Environment -> Nature & EnvironmentOpen Library: NATURE / Animals / Marine Life -> Nature & EnvironmentOpen Library: NATURE / General -> Nature & EnvironmentIntellectual BiographyMemoir & Personal HistoryMental Health & Psychology

Award History

0 wins · 1 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
National Book Award for NonfictionMajor2015FinalistSecondary source
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