(1939) was Frank Buck's sixth book, which continued his stories of capturing exotic animals.

[2] If you should find yourself with a monkey or ape on your hands and no knowledge of what to do with it, Buck told co-author Carol Weld, just treat it like a child.

Booklist 36:170 Jan 1, 1940 "The vast legion of Frank Buck's followers will find Animals Are Like That thoroughly enjoyable and instructive reading.

When the author doesn't know the answer to some more intangible animal trait he frankly admits his deficiency; but this happens infrequently.

Mr. Buck has selected a large number of excellent illustrations..." Springfield Republican p10 Nov 29, 1939 "A fascinating study of animal traits."