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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

Marc Bekoff Ph.d

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Colorado's New Family of Wild Wolves Must be Celebrated

Contesting myths that could harm a high-profile wolf pack.

01.09.2024 10

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Could a Dog Know I’d Recently Been Attacked By Another Dog?

Personal Perspective: An encounter with two dogs, and composite signals.

26.08.2024 40

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Colorado Wolves: Hyped Media Derails Neighborly Coexistence

Wolves' presence offers valuable lessons about human-nonhuman relationships.

23.08.2024 8

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'Rethinking Rescue': Who Deserves the Love of a Dog?

Carol Mithers's new book unites the causes of animal welfare and social justice.

21.08.2024 30

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A Scientist’s Journey From Dogs’ Minds to Cows’ Hearts

Gregory Berns's new book 'Cowpuppy' may change the way people look at cows.

16.08.2024 30

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The Wisdom, Intellect, and Emotional Lives of Sheep

Rosamund Young's new book about sheep is a story of joy, discovery, and, often, heartbreak.

13.08.2024 20

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Why Wild Animals Talk and What They're Saying to One Another

Arik Kershenbaum focuses on wild animal cognition, emotion, and communication.

06.08.2024 20

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'Hoof Beats': How Horses Altered the Course of Human History

William Taylor's new book explores how horses helped shape our past and present.

03.08.2024 30

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Good Dog, Bad Dog, Happy Dog, Sad Dog: The Limits of Labels

We must be very careful when calling a dog a "this" or a "that."

30.07.2024 8

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Sub-Human? The Psychology of Anthropocentric Exceptionalism

Emma Hakansson explains why it's not radical to fight human speciesism.

19.07.2024 9

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The Perks of Appreciating Wild Neighbors as Sentient Beings

A new book shows respecting their emotional lives is good for them and for us.

16.07.2024 10

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City Pets: The Riveting Life of a House-Call Veterinarian

Amy Attas offers funny, heartwarming stories of New York City's cats and dogs.

14.07.2024 10

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What Does Being Alpha Really Mean? Dogs and Wolves Tell Us

People get it wrong when they claim that alpha dogs and alpha wolves are myths.

05.07.2024 10

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'Dog Smart': The Science and Secrets of Canine Intelligence

'Dog Smart' unpacks social and emotional intelligence in dog breeds and mixes.

03.07.2024 20

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Novel Ways to Understand and Rehabilitate a Disabled Planet

Dr. Sunaura Taylor's book "Disabled Ecologies" offers many unique perspectives.

23.06.2024 30

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Why Dogs Hump: We Don’t Know Why and Fast Answers Don’t Work

Humping is far more interesting and complex than many people realize.

21.06.2024 10

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The Solutionary Way: How to Do the Most Good and Least Harm

Zoe Weil's new book lays out ways to transform systems that cause suffering.

18.06.2024 20

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What it Means to Deeply and Unconditionally Love a Dog

Michelle Slater's new book 'Soulmate Dog' combines science and riveting stories.

12.06.2024 10

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Wildlife Corridors: Conservation, Compassion, and Freedom

Compassionate conservation combines connectivity, empathy, and ecology.

10.06.2024 30

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How to Heal From Pet Loss and Different Forms of Grief

Anne Marie Farage-Smith's new book is an extremely useful guide.

04.06.2024 20

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Being Caringly Stylish Helps Humans, Animals, and the Planet

There's a growing consensus that cruelty is out of fashion.

31.05.2024 50

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The Lives of Sea Turtles and Why They Matter

Marine biologist Christine Figgener on the oldest living creatures on Earth.

23.05.2024 60

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When Animals Die by Human Hands: Justifications and Justice

A new book examines how humans rationalize animal deaths and use dead animals.

21.05.2024 20

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Consent Training Shows Dogs We Respect Their Points of View

Also known as cooperative care, when dogs agree with us they're happier.

19.05.2024 30

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The Healing Power of Cows and Other Barnyard Animals

17.05.2024 70

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Social Networks and the Complexity and Beauty of Animal Life

Lee Dugatkin's new book is full of fascinating surprises.

16.05.2024 100

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"The Internet of Animals" and Earth's Collective Intelligence

Dr. Martin Wikelski's new book is a fascinating eye-opening read.

14.05.2024 80

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An Exploration of the Mindset of a Compassionate Vegan Ethic

Ethologist Jordi Casamitjana's book is a riveting and easy read.

10.05.2024 80

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An Eye-Opening Journey Inside the Complex Colonies of Ants

Respect is due to the seemingly intelligent and organized society of ants.

08.05.2024 50

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The Muddied Ups and Downs of Everyday Lives With Dogs

"Animal Entanglements" nicely shows how hard it can be for dogs to live with us.

05.05.2024 40

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The Current State of the Science of Insect Sentience

An expert on insect sentience explains its ethical implications.

03.05.2024 60

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The Emotional Lives of Animals and Why They Matter

Studies clearly show diverse animals are sentient and have rich emotional lives.

26.04.2024 50

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"Dogland": The Convoluted World of Dog Shows and Best of Breed

Tommy Tomlinson's new book focuses on whether primped dogs are happy.

23.04.2024 50

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How to Raise Chewing, Peeing, Pooping, Fun-Seeking Puppies

Having empathy for confused transplants from Planet Dog is the key to success.

18.04.2024 20

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Respecting Animal Sentience and Rejecting Human Elitism

A new book asks us to reject anthropocentrism and embrace animal agency.

12.04.2024 30

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The Swarm Intelligence of Piping Hot and Boisterous Honey Bees

Thomas Seeley's new book is a wonderful read about these fascinating insects.

09.04.2024 20

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Why Your Dog Must Consent With What You Ask Them to Do

Erin Jones's new book calls for positive dog-human relationships.

05.04.2024 20

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Ocean Sounds Are Good for Our Well-Being, Spirit, and Souls

"Sounds of the Ocean" guides you on a mindful underwater odyssey.

04.04.2024 20

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Jane Goodall at 90: An Iconic and Indefatigable Woman

Celebrating a lifetime of science, advocacy, humanitarianism, hope, and peace.

03.04.2024 20

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Listening to Wild Choruses Fosters Hope, Kinship, and Harmony

Brenda Peterson offers insights into the intricacies of intuitive communication.

31.03.2024 10

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Should We Kill Animals in the Name of Conservation?

Hugh Warwick's new book discusses the dark side of conservation.

27.03.2024 10

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Red Foxes: The Behavior of Our Playful and Clever Neighbors

Andreas Tjernshaugen offers an intimate portrait of these fascinating predators.

23.03.2024 10

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Animal Play Is Fun, Fair, Chaotic, and Serious Business

David Toomey's "Kingdom of Play" is a comprehensive and well-written review.

18.03.2024 20

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The Fascinating Secret Social Lives of Octopuses

Author Sy Montgomery explains what it is like to be an octopus.

15.03.2024 20

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A Maverick Ecologist's Plan to Return Wolves to Britain

Rewilder Derek Gow's new book is a fascinating and educational read.

08.03.2024 20

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Minding Dogs: What They Think About, Feel, and Need From Us

Michele Merritt's book is a probing discussion of canine cognition and emotions.

06.03.2024 30

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Playful Cats Are Happier and Healthier Feline Friends

Mikel Delgado shows how misunderstanding cats results in unhealthy felines.

04.03.2024 20

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How Animals Reshaped Cultures on Both Sides of the Atlantic

Dr. Marcy Norton's new book about humans and animals after 1492 is a must read.

27.02.2024 20

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What Birds Teach Us About Life, Social Change, and Nature

"Birding to Change the World" is a story of science and social engagement.

25.02.2024 20

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Dogs Engage in Playful Teasing to Play Fair and Have Fun

Great apes aren't the only animals who engage in playful teasing.

20.02.2024 30

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