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Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science and an autism advocate. Born on August 29, 1947, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of autism and animal welfare through her groundbreaking research. Grandin's innovative designs, such as the 'hug box,' have improved livestock handling practices. She is also an author and speaker, sharing her experiences and insights on autism and animal welfare with the world.

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Famous Temple Grandin Quotes

“People wouldn’t have become who we are today if we hadn’t coevolved with dogs.”

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Book:Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

Source: Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

“We owe them [animals] a decent life and a decent death, and their lives should be as low-stress as possible. That's my job. I wish animals could have more than just a low-stress life and a quick, painless death. I wish animals could have a good life, too, with something useful to do. People were animals, too, once, and when we turned into human beings we gave something up. Being close to animals brings some of it back.”

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“All animals and people have the same core emotion systems in the brain.”

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Book:Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals

Source: Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals