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Join “America’s funniest science writer” (Peter Carlson, Washington Post), Mary Roach, on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet.

What’s to be done about a jaywalking moose? A grizzly bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? As New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach discovers, the answers are best found not in jurisprudence but in science: the curious science of human-wildlife conflict, a discipline at the crossroads of human behavior and wildlife biology.

Roach tags along with animal attack forensics investigators, human-elephant conflict specialists, bear managers, and “danger tree” faller-blasters. She travels from leopard-terrorized hamlets in the Indian Himalaya to St. Peter’s Square in the early hours before the Pope arrives for Easter Mass, when vandal gulls swoop in to destroy the elaborate floral display. Along the way, Roach reveals as much about humanity as about nature’s lawbreakers. Combining little-known forensic science and conservation genetics with a motley cast of laser scarecrows, langur impersonators, and mugging macaques, Fuzz offers hope for compassionate coexistence in our ever-expanding human habitat.

In the captivating pages of "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," acclaimed author explores the intriguing world of animal behavior and the legal implications that arise when animals step outside the boundaries of human norms.

This thought-provoking book delves into the complex relationship between humans and animals, shedding light on the legal frameworks that attempt to mediate this intricate interplay. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the author weaves together fascinating tales of animal encounters that have left an indelible mark on both the legal and cultural landscape.

From the curious case of a pet parrot that terrorized its neighbors with a foul-mouthed tirade to the fascinating legal battle over the fate of a wild elephant, "Fuzz" takes readers on a captivating journey through the legal labyrinth surrounding animal behavior.

Drawing upon real-life incidents and captivating anecdotes, the author provides a thought-provoking exploration of the legal, ethical, and philosophical quandaries that arise when animals engage in behaviors that challenge human expectations and societal norms.

With its insightful analysis and engaging prose, "Fuzz" offers a unique perspective on the delicate balance between human civilization and the wild world that surrounds us. Through a series of captivating stories, the author invites readers to ponder the complexities of animal rights, environmental protection, and the limits of human control over nature's intricate tapestry.