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According to our reviews, "What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins by Jonathan Balcombe" is Jonathan Balcombe's highest-rated book with a rating of 4.2/5 stars.

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Jonathan Balcombe's books span genres including Science & Nature, Philosophy & Religion.

We have reviewed one title by Jonathan Balcombe. This work is celebrated for its ability to transform scientific inquiry into compelling, accessible literature.

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Jonathan Balcombe

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Jonathan Balcombe is an ethologist and author. He is formerly director of animal sentience with the Humane Society Institute for Science and Policy, and department chair for animal studies with Humane Society University, in Washington, DC. He lectures internationally on animal behavior and the human-animal relationship. He also served as associate editor of the journal Animal Sentience from 2015 to 2019.

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LuvemBooks has reviewed one title by Jonathan Balcombe, earning an impressive average rating of 4.2/5. His work dives deep into the natural world, offering readers a fascinating look at life's hidden corners and showcasing his ability to craft accessible scientific narratives.

Where should I start?: We recommend starting with What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins. This book serves as a perfect entry point into his style, offering an engaging and beautifully written deep dive into marine biology that is both informative and captivating.
What's their writing style?: Balcombe’s writing is characterized by its poetic yet scientifically rigorous tone. He combines vivid, descriptive prose—allowing readers to visualize underwater life—with clear, educational explanations of complex biological processes.
Books we've reviewed: We have reviewed one title by Jonathan Balcombe. This work is celebrated for its ability to transform scientific inquiry into compelling, accessible literature.
What genre do they write?: Jonathan Balcombe is firmly rooted in the Non-Fiction and Science & Nature genres. His work serves as a form of popular science writing, making complex ecological topics digestible and exciting for a general audience.

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Jonathan Balcombe is a writer known for his meticulous and passionate explorations of natural history. Though details about his background are sparse, he has established himself as an engaging voice dedicated to bringing the wonders of biodiversity—especially marine life—to the general reader.

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What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins by Jonathan Balcombe
4.6/5
Jonathan Balcombe's What a Fish Knows, a New York Times bestseller published by Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, is a science-driven popular nonfiction work that systematically dismantles the idea that fishes are unfeeling, cognitively simple creatures, marshaling the latest ethological research to reveal their capacity for perception, feeling, thought, social bonds, and even tool use.
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026

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