The outpouring of grief over New York’s Flaco the owl, who died recently, reveals how much attitudes toward these creatures…
For the Love of Cats in TurkeyOn a visit to feline-friendly Turkey, an anthropologist considers what long-standing practices of caring for cats reveal about human societies.…
Tools of the Wild: Unveiling the Crafty Side of NatureOnce considered a uniquely human activity, tool use has been spotted across diverse species. It’s time to rethink what tools…
Ancient Pollen Is Hiding in a Surprising PlaceA paleoecologist explains what pollen in fossilized mammal urine can reveal about past ecosystems and environmental change. This article was…
Spend a Day Tracking ChimpanzeesA series of short videos captures a rare view into the lives of wild chimps through the eyes of a…
Do Strict Criminal Penalties Protect Animals From Abuse?In Mexico, a growing animal protection movement often promotes harsh criminal punishment for those who abuse animals. But are these…
Past and Present Approaches to the Management of Red DeerAn archaeologist weighs the pros and cons driving debates around the rising population of Scotland’s renowned animal and explains what…
What Ancient Goat Teeth Reveal About Animal CareUnraveling a mystery around millennia-old goat bones, an archaeologist reflects on the harm people can cause their most cherished animals.…
Forensic Methods Unveil Clues About Megafauna ExtinctionsAn archaeologist explains how novel applications of forensic methods—namely, blood residue analyses—have yielded evidence that Paleoindians hunted mastodons, mammoths, and…
What Spider Games Say About ArachnophobiaMany people around the world fear spiders. But in the Philippines, the tradition of spider wrestling often brings people and…
