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   James Nicoll wrote:   
   > Five Books About Conversing With Animals   
   >   
   > How great would it be to talk with animals, through magic or technology or   
   > whatever?   
   >   
   > https://reactormag.com/five-books-about-conversing-with-animals/   
   >   
      
   In Ryk Spoor's _Spheres of Influence_ (and the rest of the series) the   
   Monkey King's ability to converse with Arena animals is a pretty   
   important clue concerning the abilities of Hyperions in the Arena.   
      
   It also saves Our Heroes' bacon in a space battle.   
      
   Chris   
      
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