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Beyond Human: The Hidden Cultures of the Wild
What if culture isn’t just a human invention? In Becoming Wild: How Animal Animals Raise Their Young, Teach and Learn, Carl Safina takes readers deep into the lives of sperm whales, scarlet macaws, and chimpanzees to reveal something extraordinary: these animals live by their own distinct traditions, social codes, and learned behaviors. Safina shows that culture—transmitted from one generation to the next—is not unique to us. It is a living, evolving force in the wild, shaping how animals recognize their own kind, raise their young, and pass on knowledge.
Drawing on decades of field research, Safina demonstrates that for both animals and humans, culture answers the fundamental question: “Who are we?” It binds individuals into groups, but it can also create boundaries. Just as human societies sometimes clash over cultural differences, so do animal communities. By exploring these parallels, Safina offers a powerful lens on why intergroup conflict persists—even when the differences between us are often superficial. This is a thought-provoking journey into the minds of other species, and a mirror held up to our own.
