Marc Bekoff Ph.D.

About

A professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., has published more than 30 books. He has won many awards for his research on animal behavior, animal emotions (cognitive ethology), compassionate conservation, and animal protection, including the Exemplar Award from the Animal Behavior Society, is co-chair of the ethics committee of the Jane Goodall Institute, and is a former Guggenheim Fellow. He also has worked closely with inmates at the Boulder County Jail. In 2022, he was recognized as a hero by the Academy of Dog Trainers.

Recent books include The Animals' Agenda: Freedom, Compassion, and Coexistence in the Human Age, Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do, Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible, A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World Without Humans, Dogs Demystified: An A to Z Guide to All Things Canine, The Emotional Lives of Animals (second edition), Jane Goodall at 90: Celebrating an Astonishing Lifetime of Science, Advocacy, Humanitarianism, Hope, and Peace, and Love in Their Hearts: A Celebration of Animal Emotions and a Guide to Compassionate Action. Jane Goodall and Marc’s young children's book titled Every Elephant Has a Name will be published in February 2027. A list of Marc's books can be seen here. In 1986, Marc won the Master’s Tour du Var, aka the age-graded Tour de France. His homepage is marcbekoff.com.

Books by Marc Bekoff Ph.D.

Recent Posts

If You Want to Know Why Your Dog Is a Humper, Watch Them

There aren't any simple explanations for why dogs hump, but it's a natural behavior, and it’s essential to consider the context in which it happens and the dog's point of view.

Rewilding and Slow Watching Offer Windows Into Animal Minds

Ethological studies of animal sentience are critical because they focus on wild animals displaying flexibility and adapting to their ever-changing lives.

All Dogs Are Saying, Is Give Pees a Chance

Reliable answers to questions about why dogs send pee-mail are few and far between, but greater knowledge would surely benefit our relationships with them—a win-win for all.

A Riveting Exploration of the Minds and Hearts of Horses

Dr. Janet Jones offers a seminal, science-based window into what makes horses tick; it's filled with stories, humor, and guidance on building mutual trust.

Bioenchantment and the Age of Noticing Nature

The man behind the Nature-Deficit Disorder invites us to develop our senses so we can come to love local fauna and flora, form intimate relations with them, and enrich our souls.

How to Deal with Humans with Dog Problems and Vice Versa

Laurel Saville explains how to transform difficult relationships using science and case studies and that many behavioral issues come from our wanting dogs to act less like a dog.

'Poking the Squid': Exposing the Secret Sex Life of Animals

A fascinating beautifully illustrated new book offers a scientifically based guide about how different animals get it on―a wild ride through queerness, infidelity, and divorce.

Catching Sight: Letting Guide Dogs Lead the Way as Teammates

Deni Elliott explains how dogs want to share their canine-based perceptions with their people and why we should respond by basing relationships on affirmation and positivity.

The Benefits and Costs of Animal Welfare

In his deeply thoughtful and important book, economist Nicolas Treich considers direct (animal-centered) and indirect (human-centered) aspects of animal welfare.

Minding Animals Enhances Emotional Intelligence and Empathy

Our new book probes animal minds, celebrates the richness of animal emotions, and highlights the power of compassion and hope.