Animal Emotions

Education

Humane Education and Tweens' Emerging Views of Animals

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 26, 2023

Zoe Weil's "Claude & Medea" highlights the importance of humane education and the significant role teachers play in the development of an individual's moral compass.

Zoe Weil's "Claude & Medea" highlights the importance of humane education and the significant role teachers play in the development of an individual's moral compass.

Religion

Religion and Animals: The Gulf Between Teaching and Action

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 24, 2023

Joyce D'Silva's wide-ranging new book focuses on the divergence between religious teachings and the treatment of animals.

Joyce D'Silva's wide-ranging new book focuses on the divergence between religious teachings and the treatment of animals.

Animal Behavior

Animals, Yoga, and Connections to the Natural World

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 21, 2023

Drawing on science and mythology, a new book rewilds yoga in an "embodied exploration of the animals that inspire familiar yoga poses."

Drawing on science and mythology, a new book rewilds yoga in an "embodied exploration of the animals that inspire familiar yoga poses."

Animal Behavior

The State of Ukraine's Animals and Environment

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 18, 2023

An expert provides an inside view of how companion, domestic, wild, and other animals are being cared for in times of war.

An expert provides an inside view of how companion, domestic, wild, and other animals are being cared for in times of war.

Fear

Lessons on Fear, Gender, and Ourselves From a Wayward Wolf

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 16, 2023

In her deeply personal book, Erica Berry taps into a male wolf's travels and "searches for new expressions for how to be a brave woman, human, and animal in our warming world."

In her deeply personal book, Erica Berry taps into a male wolf's travels and "searches for new expressions for how to be a brave woman, human, and animal in our warming world."

Ethics and Morality

Peter Singer's Classic 'Animal Liberation' Fully Renewed

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 14, 2023

Peter Singer again makes it painfully clear that animals are not disposable, simple-minded, unfeeling objects.

Peter Singer again makes it painfully clear that animals are not disposable, simple-minded, unfeeling objects.

Stress

Dogs Reduce Stress in Children

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 9, 2023

A recent comprehensive study is the first to show the mediating effects of dogs on cortisol levels in school children with and without special educational needs.

A recent comprehensive study is the first to show the mediating effects of dogs on cortisol levels in school children with and without special educational needs.

Environment

Can Dogs Keep Up With Human Cultural Whims and Stressors?

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 5, 2023

Dogs are finding it difficult to evolve quickly enough to keep up with human cultural shifts, self-centered interests, and stress.

Dogs are finding it difficult to evolve quickly enough to keep up with human cultural shifts, self-centered interests, and stress.

Animal Behavior

Animal Sentience Research Gets a Big Boost in Colorado

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 29, 2023

Given what we know about animal sentience, it's time for more action—to use what we have known for a long time on behalf of other animals.

Given what we know about animal sentience, it's time for more action—to use what we have known for a long time on behalf of other animals.

Relationships

Why "Bad Dogs" Need Love and Help, Not Punishment

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 26, 2023

A new book for kids and adults offers sage advice for showing that happy and safe dog-human relationships depend on dogs having a say in what they do.

A new book for kids and adults offers sage advice for showing that happy and safe dog-human relationships depend on dogs having a say in what they do.

Caregiving

Compassionate Care for Companion Animals at the End of Life

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 20, 2023

A new book for veterinarians and guardians offers a valuable guide for providing compassionate hospice and loving care to the wide variety of animals with whom we share our homes.

A new book for veterinarians and guardians offers a valuable guide for providing compassionate hospice and loving care to the wide variety of animals with whom we share our homes.

Environment

Feeling Stranded? Get Out and Enjoy Nature's Healing Powers

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 18, 2023

At a time when it's needed most, Maddalena Bearzi offers a handy guide for enjoying life in the "anthropause" and for rediscovering the health benefits of your "ordinary" backyard.

At a time when it's needed most, Maddalena Bearzi offers a handy guide for enjoying life in the "anthropause" and for rediscovering the health benefits of your "ordinary" backyard.

Diet

'The Humane Hoax' Asks Us to Rethink Our Meal Plans

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 16, 2023

A very thoughtful collection of essays carefully examines our meal choices and how the ethical implications of the decisions we make are often unknown or ignored.

A very thoughtful collection of essays carefully examines our meal choices and how the ethical implications of the decisions we make are often unknown or ignored.

Animal Behavior

The Fascinating Minds and Personalities of Bees

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 13, 2023

Relying on the latest science, Stephen Buchmann's new book challenges current ideas about what it is like to be a bee and carefully explains their complex minds and individuality.

Relying on the latest science, Stephen Buchmann's new book challenges current ideas about what it is like to be a bee and carefully explains their complex minds and individuality.

Animal Behavior

The Best Way to Avoid Dog Bites

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 10, 2023

While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for avoiding dog bites, getting a dog's consent and respecting what they're saying about their feelings is a good start—"No" means "No."

While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for avoiding dog bites, getting a dog's consent and respecting what they're saying about their feelings is a good start—"No" means "No."

Leadership

Dundee Zoo Kills Healthy Wolf Pack After Their Leader Dies

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 8, 2023

Personal Perspective: Zoos should be politely called out for needlessly killing their healthy residents who are completely dependent on them for their well-being.

Personal Perspective: Zoos should be politely called out for needlessly killing their healthy residents who are completely dependent on them for their well-being.

Relationships

Veterinarians Are Family Doctors Who Cross Species Borders

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 7, 2023

Karen Fine's new book, packed with compassion and empathy, explains why animal doctors really are eclectic family physicians who delve into the paws and hearts of their patients.

Karen Fine's new book, packed with compassion and empathy, explains why animal doctors really are eclectic family physicians who delve into the paws and hearts of their patients.

Animal Behavior

Just Like Us: A Visual Memoir of Our Great Ape Relatives

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 6, 2023

Veterinarian and photographer Rick Quinn offers a heartfelt tribute to our nonhuman relatives as well as the courageous people who are risking their lives to protect them.

Veterinarian and photographer Rick Quinn offers a heartfelt tribute to our nonhuman relatives as well as the courageous people who are risking their lives to protect them.

Humor

A Witty Exposé of Animal–Human Conflicts

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 4, 2023

Highly educational science-based cartoons provide clever humor, give animals a voice, and offer an understanding of what countless animals are facing in a human-dominated world.

Highly educational science-based cartoons provide clever humor, give animals a voice, and offer an understanding of what countless animals are facing in a human-dominated world.

Infidelity

A Thrilling Examination of Lying and Fake News in Nature

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 2, 2023

A riveting new book offers an encyclopedic review of the natural history of deception, and a blueprint for combating con artists.

A riveting new book offers an encyclopedic review of the natural history of deception, and a blueprint for combating con artists.