All human beings by nature desire to understand. In The Aristotle Library, the works of Aristotle are read in full, that the listener may consider nature, virtue, reason, poetry, politics, and the first principles of things. For wisdom is not gained in haste, but by attending carefully to what is said, and by seeking the causes of what is.
In which the natural history and breeding habits of various beasts — from the hind and stag, through the bear, lion, hyena, hare, fox, wolf, and mouse — are observed with attentive detail, noting peculiarities in copulation, gestation, offspring, and behaviour. The account reflects on the animals’ physical properties, growth, and interactions with their environment, alongside local customs and tales which strive to explain their curious nature.
18 Oct 2026
History of Animals Book VI 21-28
In which the natural rhythms and conditions of generation in various domestic and wild quadrupeds, such as cattle, horses, asses, mules, camels, elephants, and wild boars, are observed with a measured attention to their ages of maturity, gestation periods, and reproductive behaviours. The manner of caring for offspring, longevity, and peculiarities of breeding among these creatures are gently set forth, revealing much of their accustomed ways and the patterns that govern their lives.
17 Oct 2026
History of Animals Book VI 14-17
In which the habits and peculiarities of spawning among various fishes are carefully detailed, including the diverse modes and seasons of their reproduction as observed in river, marsh, and marine environments. Further, the natural origins of certain fish and eels by spontaneous generation from mud or decayed matter are considered, alongside the differing gestation periods and vulnerabilities during their reproductive cycles.
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