Chris Herzfeld

About the Author

Chris Herzfeld is a captivating storyteller whose fascination with the animal kingdom and human-animal bonds has shaped her unique narrative voice. Drawing from extensive research and personal encounters, she explores the profound intelligence and emotional depths of non-human creatures, challenging readers to reconsider the boundaries between species. Herzfeld's work bridges science and literature, offering insightful glimpses into the lives of animals in extraordinary circumstances. With a background in ethology and philosophy, she crafts narratives that are both enlightening and poignant, inviting audiences to empathize with the wild hearts beating in unexpected places. Her debut book, Wattana: An Orangutan in Paris, exemplifies her talent for weaving historical facts with empathetic storytelling, earning acclaim for its vivid portrayal of an orangutan's life in a Parisian zoo during the early 20th century.