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Wendie Donabie's avatar

Thank you for this commentary Anthony. I remember the powerful impact the story of Christian the lion had on me. As humans we have a tendency to distance ourselves from the wild when we are truly a part of it. These stories remind us of our kinship.

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Terry Fallis — A Novel Journey's avatar

Fascinating piece, Anthony. I loved H is for Hawk. I wonder if the trend can be partly explained by the ubiquity of our human relationships (good, bad, and indifferent) and the relative rarity of our relationships with wild animals. We like to read about things we’re less likely to experience or have never have experienced. Interesting post. Thank you.

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