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Ptera Hunter received a Doctorate in Zoology from the University of Toronto. She has taught classes on zoology, environmental biology, and animal behavior for years. Dr. Hunter has also published a book on insects, The Unabashedly Totally Incomplete Book about Bugs, a book about deceit in the animal world (The Wisdom of Loki), Her most recent work Nothing but a Bully: A Tale of Power, Genocide and Green Beards explores the biology behind bullying from hormones to our primate social structures. In addition, she has produced several books of short stories, poetry, and journal articles. She has also spoken at international conferences on the biological roots of cruelty, discrimination, and greed. In the spirit of her books and with the inspira ...more

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Ptera Hunter Political science has explored how we bend reality to support our tribes. I ignored much of the problem but will cover some of these issues in my upco…morePolitical science has explored how we bend reality to support our tribes. I ignored much of the problem but will cover some of these issues in my upcoming book. (Sorry, no hints yet, but it will be out in a few months!)

My last blog entry, Wolves in Sheep's Clothing, follows the trumpet fish's swimming habits that use the movements of innocuous species to sneak up on their prey.

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Ptera Hunter I turned my new manuscript back to the copyeditor after updating the materials to reflect the latest literature. It should be ready for press within a…moreI turned my new manuscript back to the copyeditor after updating the materials to reflect the latest literature. It should be ready for press within a couple of months. I envisioned this piece as far back as 2008, and started working on it around 2012. At that time, I joked it should be called "How I Spent My Summer Vacation," but no one found that funny, especially my family, who suffered through my traveling with a well-used laptop.

The topic? Hey, I've kept you in the dark this long, so I'm not about to let the topic out now. Besides, my last book was about the nature of deceit. Would you trust me?(less)
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NOTHING BUT A BULLY has hit the market!

It took a lot longer than I expected, but my newest book, Nothing But a Bully has finally hit the market. Unlike most works on bullying, this book focuses on the biology of bullying and victimization. It provides a glimpse into the continuum of dehumanization. Too often, we gaslight our children, telling them to ignore their tormentors because they are "Nothing but a Bully." Bullying can create pa Read more of this blog post »
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“Just because a behavior is "natural" does not make it good. Arsenic is a natural component of mineral water, but that does not make it something you want to drink.”
― Ptera Hunter, The Wisdom of Loki: The Art of Lying in the Natural World

“Grooming releases endorphins--pleasant, reinforcing chemical signals. The pleasure derived from grooming seems to outweigh the pain of the occasional bite.”
― Ptera Hunter, The Wisdom of Loki: The Art of Lying in the Natural World

“Once we comprehend the evolutionary function of deception, we stand better equipped to understand why it happens, when it is likely to happen, and who is likely to deceive us.”
― Ptera Hunter, The Wisdom of Loki: The Art of Lying in the Natural World

“Without [Loki's] ability to deceive, the foresight of Oden had no power to protect Asgard. Without the ability to lie, the power of Thor stood diminished.”
― Ptera Hunter , The Wisdom of Loki: The Art of Lying in the Natural World

“Try to maneuver against a crowd of students and teachers who have learned that an administrative meeting just ended and that food plates are still available in an open conference room. It's like a shark feeding-frenzy.”
― Ptera Hunter, The Wisdom of Loki: The Art of Lying in the Natural World

“Miscommunication has an extreme adaptive advantage. Signals can misdirect the receiver and cloak the real intent of the signaler.”
― Ptera Hunter, The Wisdom of Loki: The Art of Lying in the Natural World

“An animal that can successfully deceive has the upper hand over one who always tells the truth.”
― Ptera Hunter, The Wisdom of Loki: The Art of Lying in the Natural World

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