Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Developing an Understanding of Mass Mortality Events
Mass mortality events are on the rise. Can we explain why?
How Much Do We Really Know about Animal Consciousness?
What defines the boundary between humans and animals? The Cambridge Declaration on Consciousness states that “comparative research on this topic is naturally hampered by the inability of non-human animals,...
Pet or Predator? What Our Relationship to Animal Icons Says About Us
Humankind’s relationship with the animal world has always been fraught with conflict. Enter Blackfish: 2013’s breakout Sundance documentary that tells the story of the 2010 death of Sea World trainer Dawn Brancheau. Blackfish and the ensuing controversy have opened up a necessary conversation about the ethics of using animals as entertainment.
Five Critically Endangered Species You Probably Don’t Know About
Yes, the plight of the giant panda, polar bear, and Amur leopard make for compelling media coverage (and rightly so!) but here’s a list of creatures so close to extinction that conservationists are fighting...
