Sy Montgomery Quote

The sight of a slender young woman sitting in the anaconda exhibit with a 13-foot-long, predatory reptile snuggling in her lap, the tip of a tail coiled lovingly around one leg, provided dramatic evidence of what Scott and Wilson already knew: Just about every animal, Scott says—not just mammals and birds—can learn, recognize individuals, and respond to empathy.

Sy Montgomery

The sight of a slender young woman sitting in the anaconda exhibit with a 13-foot-long, predatory reptile snuggling in her lap, the tip of a tail coiled lovingly around one leg, provided dramatic evidence of what Scott and Wilson already knew: Just about every animal, Scott says—not just mammals and birds—can learn, recognize individuals, and respond to empathy.

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About Sy Montgomery

Sy Montgomery (born February 7, 1958) is an American naturalist, author, and scriptwriter who writes for children as well as adults.