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Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? | Book Club

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September 26, 2025
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Bampot Tea House, 201 Harbord St
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2 hrs
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Tea. Soup. Books!
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Friday, September 26, 2025
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Bampot Tea House, 201 Harbord St
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2 hrs
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Tea. Soup. Books!
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Did you know that octopuses use coconut shells as tools?

Did you know that elephants can classify us humans by gender and language?

Did you know there is a young male chimpanzee at Kyoto University whose flash memory likely puts yours to shame?

Explore the oddities and complexities of animal cognition in; crows, dolphins, parrots, sheep, wasps, bats, chimpanzees and bonobos. Maybe the animals will take over before the robots after all?

Join the book club as we discuss "Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart the Animals Are" by Frans de Waal. This discussion will be lead by WU's own Michelle. As always, this is a chill book club, you do not need to finish the book (or read it) to join.

Did you know that octopuses use coconut shells as tools?

Did you know that elephants can classify us humans by gender and language?

Did you know there is a young male chimpanzee at Kyoto University whose flash memory likely puts yours to shame?

Explore the oddities and complexities of animal cognition in; crows, dolphins, parrots, sheep, wasps, bats, chimpanzees and bonobos. Maybe the animals will take over before the robots after all?

Join the book club as we discuss "Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart the Animals Are" by Frans de Waal. This discussion will be lead by WU's own Michelle. As always, this is a chill book club, you do not need to finish the book (or read it) to join.

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19:00 - Rendez-vous at Bampot Tea House, 201 Harbord St.

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Member-led outings are organized by our community, not by Wilderness Union. We don’t manage the plans, staff, or safety protocols, so you join at your own risk. Please look out for yourself and one another, and have fun!

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You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.

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Is a Wilderness Union Trip Right for You?
We offer a unique alternative to commercial tours. We don't just show you incredible natural wonders, we teach you to become confident in nature so you can discover the life changing magic of the outdoors. You'll love it here if:
- You want to make real friends, not just small talk with strangers
- You prefer "off the beaten path" over "all-inclusive resort"
- You're happy to pitch in and learn new skills (e.g., helping with camp setup or group tasks)
- You value the journey and the company as much as the destination

Who Else Will Be There
WU is aimed at a younger generation of outdoor lovers who don't see themselves represented in traditional hiking clubs and our members are typically 20-40 years old. Whether you're brand new to the outdoors or have plenty of experience, you'll find something for you.

Our Guides
All of our guides are highly qualified, passionate outdoor lovers, just like you. They love to share their knowledge and will help you see our destinations in another light, often teaching you something along the trail.

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