Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law

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2021 · English · Hardcover · 2 editions
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Mary Roach explores the curious intersections of nature and the law in a captivating narrative that examines the often strange behaviors of animals and the legal dilemmas they create. With a blend of humor and insightful observation, Roach dives into the world of wildlife that occasionally behaves in ways that challenge societal norms, illustrating how these creatures inadvertently find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

As Roach introduces readers to peculiar cases, such as a moose wandering into urban traffic or a bear making itself at home in an unsuspecting family’s kitchen, she highlights the absurdities and complexities of human-animal interactions. Through these anecdotes, she raises thought-provoking questions about accountability, justice, and the ways in which society responds to nature's mischief.

This exploration uncovers not just legal ramifications but also the deeper philosophical inquiries into our understanding of wildlife and its rights. It’s a quirky yet poignant examination of how the natural world can sometimes defy human regulations, leaving readers with a newfound appreciation for the wild side of life.

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 308 pages
Language English
Published Sep 14, 2021
Publisher W. W. Norton & Company
Editions 2 editions
ISBN-10 1324001933
ISBN-13 9781324001935

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A non-fiction about human-wildlife conflicts around the world. I don't know why, but this book wasn't my favorite. I liked the overall topics, but she went off topic and focused on herself heavily sometimes. I'm not a fan of biographies where the author inserts themselves and what they do when it's not necessary. 

January 28th 2023

“Why,’ she lamented in a recorded encounter that would eventually top one million internet hits, ‘are we encouraging deer to cross the road in such high-traffic areas?’ A short silence followed. ‘You seem to think,’ one of the hosts began tentatively, ‘that deer-crossing signs are telling deer where to cross?”~What an interesting take on the human-nature interactions we as a society take part in. Mary Roach did an impressive job of collecting little known scientific facts about animal’s habitual abilities to constantly break laws that humans follow, but cannot persuade animals to follow. A bit slow in the nitty gritty details, but a fascinating read nonetheless. Highly recommend for someone interested in nature, or like me just looking for a thought-provoking read full of miscellaneous animal facts.True Rating: 3.5/5

March 6th 2022

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