A new book explores the roots of our love for certain creatures—and our indifference toward many others.
A relatively straightforward technological innovation could profoundly reshape our relationships with domesticated animals, the landscape, and each other.
An existential mystery
Unable to stand the taste of prepackaged foods, the Italian Army had live animals dropped in
The quietest sounds might still disturb wildlife.
We may not be the only species to call one another by name or to plan ahead for our future.
A solar storm can throw whales off-course, suggesting that the large animals might have an internal compass.
They get less than any other animal, which leaves a jumbo-sized hole in theories about why animals snooze at all.