Mama's Last Hug

Mama's Last Hug is a compelling book that delves into the emotional lives of animals, using the story of Mama, a chimpanzee matriarch, as a central narrative.

Frans de Waal explores various emotions such as love, hate, fear, shame, guilt, joy, disgust, and empathy across different species, including chimpanzees, dogs, rats, and elephants.

The book argues that humans and other animals share a common emotional landscape and challenges the traditional views of behaviorism.

De Waal's work emphasizes the importance of understanding and recognizing the emotional lives of animals and their implications for human behavior and ethics.