Meet the Neighbors

Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-than-Human World is an exploration of animal cognition, intelligence, and social systems,...

Hoof Beats

Even an ardent equine enthusiast will likely come away with a new appreciation for the horse after reading Hoof Beats: How...

Cull of the Wild

Hugh Warwick, a British ecologist, has spent decades studying his favorite species, the hedgehog. In his fourth book, Cull of the...

Veto, The Governor’s Cat

Animals are often the main characters in children’s books, capturing younger readers’ attention and delivering life lessons in an entertaining...

Abandoned

Photographer and author Katherine Carver spent the past decade documenting the fate of 59 abandoned dogs. Inspired by her own...

A History of the Development of Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing

Distinguished medical historian Dr. John Parascandola offers an engaging, thought-provoking, and well-researched account of the growth of animal experimentation and...

The Dolphin Who Saved Me

In The Dolphin Who Saved Me: How an Extraordinary Friendship Helped Me Overcome Trauma and Find Hope, author Melody Horrill holds...

The Age of Deer

Erika Howsare worked in local journalism for 20 years and has written two books of poetry. She was raised in...

The Accidental Ecosystem

When we encounter a raccoon, deer, bat, fox, or some other wild animal in our neighborhood, we’re often pleasantly surprised—but...

Who Will Let The Dogs Out

Cara Achterberg is the cofounder and board president of the nonprofit organization Who Will Let the Dogs Out. In Who...

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The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the eight recipients of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing humane solutions to human-wildlife conflicts and...

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In Program: Companion Animals, Terrestrial Wildlife

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Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking

In Program: Terrestrial Wildlife

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In Program: Terrestrial Wildlife

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