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Animal Consciousness: Behavioral Flexibility is Ubiquitous

Animal Consciousness: Behavioral Flexibility is Ubiquitous

The important question is not if consciousness has evolved but why.

02.03.2026 30

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How Brawn and Engineering—Not Brains—Led to Human Domination

Roland Ennos offers an eye-opening tour through human evolution and engineering.

19.02.2026 100

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The Hidden Lives of Lab Animals and the Need for Reform

Larry Carbone's new book shares his vision for more humane research.

17.02.2026 50

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Tool Use By Animals: Why the Hype and Why It's So Important

12.02.2026 20

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For Your Pet To Thrive, Listen to What They're Asking of You

10.02.2026 40

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Rewilding Rejects the We're-So-Special Exceptionalism

06.02.2026 50

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What Is Meat? It’s Probably Not What You Thought

03.02.2026 30

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How Listening to the Sound of Feathers Can Awaken True Joy

01.02.2026 50

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A Deep Dive Into Why Joy is Essential, Who Feels It, and Why

28.01.2026 40

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Do Dogs Enjoy Playing More Than Cats, Rats, or Dolphins?

24.01.2026 90

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Yoga: The Essence of Animal Ethics, Kinship, and Rewilding

18.01.2026 30

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It's Time to Celebrate Animal Sentience and Stop Squabbling

14.01.2026 30

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How Living With Black Bears Transformed a Woman's Life

12.01.2026 70

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Keeping Jane Goodall's Magic and Hope Alive and Well Forever

29.12.2025 100

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Demystifying Dogs' Emotions: A Fun-Filled Illustrated Guide

22.12.2025 30

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Deep Insights Into Paradoxical Human-Animal Relationships

13.12.2025 60

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Fun-Loving Penguins: Unlikely Masters of Thievery and Play

10.12.2025 20

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A Heartfelt Invitation to Connect Emotionally with Wildness

06.12.2025 70

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Ecological Medicine Taps Into Our Biophilic Inclinations

04.12.2025 40

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The Well-Being of Guide Dogs and Humans Who Care for Them

02.12.2025 60

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Would Some Rescued Animals Be Better Off Dead?

30.11.2025 50

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How Animal Fairy Tales Can Help Studies of Animal Emotions

29.11.2025 60

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The Hidden Lives of Zoo Animals and the Need to Improve Them

22.11.2025 30

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Unexpected Creative Tool Use By a Wild Wolf to Catch Crabs

18.11.2025 60

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Inside the Minds of People Who Knowingly Destroy the Planet

15.11.2025 60

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Saving Our Planet Requires Animals to Move Freely

13.11.2025 20

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A Heartfelt Guide for Living With Highly Sensitive Dogs

11.11.2025 50

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What Sheep Think About the Weather: Hearing What Animals Say

04.11.2025 30

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How Tortoises Can Connect Us, Heal Us, and Offer Hope

02.11.2025 50

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How Elusive Emotional Wolverines Connect Us With Nature

01.11.2025 30

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"The Zen of the Wild": Discovering the Wild Within Ourselves

30.10.2025 40

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Speaking for Trees: Science, Morality, and Well-Being

25.10.2025 50

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Developing a Mindset of Hope to Dismantle Doom and Gloom

23.10.2025 30

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The Psychological and Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside

21.10.2025 40

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Baboons: Long-Term Research Reveals Who They Really Are

19.10.2025 40

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The Perks of Simply Pausing and Appreciating Wildness

18.10.2025 30

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A Celebratory Wild Ride Through the History of Life on Earth

16.10.2025 40

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The Social and Emotional Lives of Cows From the Outside In

14.10.2025 30

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A Heartwarming Tale of Hope for Lucky Rescued Lab Dogs

12.10.2025 50

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Animal Law Is Evolving—But Not as Fast as It Should

06.10.2025 50

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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

Zoosomatics: Moving With Dogs and Other Animals Helps Us All

04.10.2025 30

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Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall: 1934-2025

03.10.2025 60

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How Rewilding With the Beauty of Birds Can Heal Our Planet

01.10.2025 30

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To Connect With Horses, Blend Into Their Heads and Hearts

29.09.2025 40

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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

The Social Lives of Birds and How Much We’re Like Them

27.09.2025 40

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How Apples Can Connect Us to Wildness and Rewild Our Hearts

25.09.2025 30

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Gifted Dogs Generalize Words to Items With the Same Function

18.09.2025 30

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"The Arrogant Ape": A Strong Case Against Human Superiority

17.09.2025 40

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Horses to the Rescue: Rewards of Equine-Assisted Services

31.08.2025 60

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If You Want an Emotionally Healthy Dog, Unleash Their Senses

29.08.2025 60

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