“Fox, the Shrew, and You: How Brains Evolved” by Rogier Mars (Princeton University Press)
Rogier Mars examines all corners of the animal kingdom, including lemurs, squirrels, dogs and even the humble sea squirt, to provide readers with an in-depth view of the critical moments in evolution that enabled brains to expand in structure, complexity and cognitive capability. Read an excerpt from Chapter 1 of “The Fox, the Shrew, and You” on The Transmitter.
Publication date: 5 March 2026