For decades, animal welfare science focused primarily on reducing suffering. Researchers measured stress hormones, injury rates, illness, and signs of fear to determine whether animals were being ...

Animals that laugh prove that joy is not limited to humans. While laughter is often seen as a uniquely human expression, science shows that several animals produce laughter-like sounds during play, ...

The importance of connecting with nature, no matter where we live, cannot be overstated. While not everyone will feel renewed or benefit from paying careful attention to the small wonders of life all ...

This post is in response to Do Dogs Enjoy Playing More Than Cats, Rats, or Dolphins? By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. Joy—so-called "woo-hoo" experiences—is widespread among diverse animals, and researchers from ...

Recently, the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas published a warning that was also a clear signal: The arrival of A.I. may forever alter our relationship to nature. The zoo’s post showed stills from a ...