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Hoy publishes book based on lifetime of interacting with wildlife

November 13, 2018 by Michael Howell

“Amazing Wildlife: True Stories About Wild Animals Who Demonstrated Intelligence, Adaptability, Friendship, Compassion and Individuality” is the second book by Judy Hoy, scientist, biologist, naturalist, and wildlife rehabilitator from Stevensville.

Judy Hoy is a strange bird, you might say. But I have noticed over my lifetime that people who live and work very closely with animals end up being a bit strange, especially when viewed from the hardcore anthropocentric world view that has come to dominate these days. That is the world view in which animals are viewed as “dumb” by nature, as not just “other” than human, but significantly “less” than human. Ironically, it is now modern science that is helping to shatter this obsolete prejudice against the innate intelligence of other critters. 

We read in National Geographic, for instance, from scientists that have “lived with” and studied the same pod of dolphins for over thirty years, that not only do dolphins speak to each other, they also speak about each other. They all have personal names and sometimes are talked about in their absence by other members of the pod. Not only that they have named each the friendly researchers who have insinuated themselves into the pod over all these years. They can talk about the divers in their absence as well. We know this because they have been recording the dolphins’ conversations all these years and analyzing them. Even more amazing is the prospect, using modern technology, of actually opening up conversation between the dolphins and the divers, in the dolphins’ own language.

Judy Hoy has been rescuing, raising, and rehabilitating Montana wildlife for almost 50 years. In that time, she, her husband, Bob, and her rehabber friends cared for thousands of different animals, the majority being birds. Bob is a wildlife biologist and worked until he retired, as a game warden for Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. They often go to National Parks and Wildlife Refuges to watch the wildlife interactions.

Having grown up on a cattle ranch, Hoy began interacting with domestic animals at a young age, raising and training horses, caring for and milking dairy cows and raising chickens, geese and other fowl. She also watched the wild animals on the ranch, learning all their names and where they lived. She began her adult career as an elementary school teacher and taught in grades 4 through 6 for 12 years. She also was a wildlife artist, until she began spending all of her spare time researching wildlife in 1996. 

When Hoy told people about the amazing behaviors shown by birds and other animals, they often told her she should write a book, so she began keeping notes and after 50 years of experience and note taking, she has finally done it. It’s titled “Amazing Wildlife – True Stories About Wild Animals Who Demonstrated Intelligence, Adaptability, Friendship, Compassion and Individuality.”

What Judy and her colleagues saw and experienced predates but verifies recent findings by researchers which shows that, not just dolphins, but mammals, generally, as well as birds, reptiles, fish and other animals (including insects) act intelligently, often work with others, have friendships, are adaptable, exhibit compassion, and have individual personalities. These qualities, in research subjects and those animals whose stories are told in “Amazing Wildlife,” strongly indicate we have only begun to scratch the surface regarding the remarkable abilities of other species with whom we share the planet.

The animals demonstrated behaviors that many scientists claimed they don’t do or are incapable of doing. For example, the beautiful female Long-eared Owl who came back to ask her human mom for help when she had trouble catching enough mice for her youngsters, or the fledgling Red Crossbills who proved to science how they make their bills cross. There are also stories about adorable babies like a tiny badger with a white heart on her nose, the little fox with a broken leg and how she found help, and several darling bear cubs and their accomplishments. Many other animals did remarkable things as youngsters or after they grew up, as their stories show.

I had the pleasure of getting to know one of those critters, a starling named Arnie that lived with Hoy for about 15 years, I think. 

He called himself a “pretty bird” unless he wasn’t, in which case he might call himself a “dirty bird.” He picked up a little English from listening to Hoy all the time and could even surprise her with some of his questions. You can read about it in her book. It’s a fascinating story about a very remarkable creature. The book is chockfull of fascinating, almost unbelievable, animal stories. 

Hoy’s first book, “Changing Faces,” was written to help bring attention to the multiple birth defects and serious health effects now occurring on newborns of vertebrate and invertebrate species, especially human newborns. It tracks the growing body of evidence concerning the consequences of exposure to gene and thyroid disrupting toxins. 

This, her second book, touches on some of the growing and changing threats to wildlife brought on by the production and spread of dangerous chemicals. But it primarily just displays and celebrates the incredible intelligence and compassion demonstrated by so many animals in their interactions, not only with their own kind, but with other species as well, even humans. If you ask Hoy, the dumbest animal on the face of the earth may be those humans who don’t seem to recognize intelligence when they see it. 

This book is a must read for anyone who doesn’t think they can talk to animals. The trick, as Hoy shows us in a treasure trove of anecdotes, is to quit trying to talk to them and try talking with them instead. Hoy is indeed a scientist, biologist, naturalist, and wildlife rehabilitator and we could and should add artist and poet to that mix. Her book “Changing Faces,” though research based, is sprinkled with poems, mostly haiku.  

You will find her multi-talented approach to animal education in her latest book both fun and amazing. She reminds us that it is with other animals as it is with humans. It is not so much how much you know about them that counts as how much you care. Hoy’s books, like her life, are a call to care for all the earth’s critters.  

Her new book, “Amazing Wildlife,” can be purchased directly from her or off the shelves at Chapter One Bookstore, or Rainbow’s End Health Food Store in Hamilton, or at Stoneydale Press in Stevensville. A copy can also be found at local libraries.  

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  For Women Only Introduction To Defensive Handguns  August 27 & September 10  2022  This 2 day course is for women with little or no experience with      handguns, who may […]

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 27 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 27 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

A really fun market on Saturdays with live music, 4-7pm, July 2nd - October 1st, 2022. Location: Ambrose Community Center, 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville. Great coffee, treats, & much […]

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

August 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

3 events, 28

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

August 28 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

The Victor Heritage Museum will hold its annual Ice Cream Social, a thank you to the community, on Sunday, August 28, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. There will be […]

1 event, 29

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2 events, 30

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

August 30 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

2 events, 31

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

August 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot invites you to attend its monthly meetings. You needn't have knowledge of quantum physics to enjoy learning about this exciting field of science that […]

2 events, 1

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

September 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

Coffee with the Mayor, First Tuesday of Each Month 9:00 am at CJ's Den, 324 Main Street.  Opportunity for Stevensville Residents to Informally Meet with the Mayor, ask Questions, Express […]

4 events, 2

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

Your studio is open Fridays for solo work. A mentor will be available to keep you company, point you to resources, or leave you alone, whatever suits you. This is […]

$17
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

Fridays June 3rd - September 30th Time:  2-6 pm  Lolo Community Center    12345 Hwy 93 South   Rental Booth Cost: $15  For more information and to sign up for […]

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

September 2 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

Jerry leads this casual drumming session every other Friday night in the studio. A great way to release tension, have some fun, and gather with new friends. No skill or […]

4 events, 3

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

A really fun market on Saturdays with live music, 4-7pm, July 2nd - October 1st, 2022. Location: Ambrose Community Center, 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville. Great coffee, treats, & much […]

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

September 3 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

July 31 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

August 1 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 2 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

August 2 @ 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

National Night Out 2022

August 2 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 4 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 5 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

August 5 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pachyderm Club

August 5 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 5 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Model train display

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 6 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Model train display

August 6 @ 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Blues & Brews

August 6 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 6 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

August 7 @ 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Farm Fun Day with Cultivating Connections!

August 7 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Community Network

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 8 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 9 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

August 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stevi school board

August 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 10 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Xtreme Bulls – Rock the Red

August 10 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Lone Rock park board

August 11
August 11 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink

August 12
August 12 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 11 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 12 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 12 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 12 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 12 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring

Vibrational Crystal Healing

August 12 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Parade of Champions

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 13 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 13 @ 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Annual Bitterroot River Clean Up

August 13 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Culture Crawl Art Walk

August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pint Nite for Pets

+ 2 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 14 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 14 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lords of Dirt & FMX

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 15 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 15 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Rotary Club

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 16 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 18 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 19 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 19 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

August 19 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 19 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 20 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 20 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 20 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 21 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 21 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Community Network

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 23 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

August 23 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 26 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 26 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 26 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring

Vibrational Crystal Healing

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day Recurring

Women Only – Introduction to Defensive Handguns

August 27 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 27 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 28 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 30 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

September 2 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

September 3 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

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