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How “My Octopus Teacher” Defied Convention
Craig Foster reflects on a relationship that changed his connection to the natural world.
He Did Right by Animals. And Didn’t Take Bull from Anyone.
Bernard Rollin was a pioneer in animal rights. He left us with this scalding interview.
Did Cars Rescue Our Cities From Horses?
Debating a modern parable about waste and technology.
Nature’s Fear Factor
Ecologists argue balance is maintained by predators on the prowl.
How “My Octopus Teacher” Defied Convention
Craig Foster reflects on a relationship that changed his connection to the natural world.
Octopuses Find New Hunting Buddies
Animals are teaming up to adapt to a changing world.
The Pandemic Can’t Lock Down Nature
The wilderness offers not just escape but reassurance.
Never Underestimate the Intelligence of Trees
Plants communicate, nurture their seedlings, and get stressed.
What Pigeons Teach Us About Love
The sweet, avian romance of Harold and Maude.
Chimps and the Zen of Falling Water
There is a waterfall in Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. Maybe 12 feet high, it’s fairly modestly sized, though even a modest waterfall is quite a magical thing. And it’s here that chimpanzees come to dance. You can watch a video online, narrated by the great primatologist Jane Goodall, who, as with so many chimpanzee behaviors, […]
