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Marc Bekoff

Marc Bekoff is a former Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society and a past Guggenheim Fellow. His latest books are "Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears" (http://amzn.to/KzdKOf), "Ignoring Nature No More: The Case for Compassionate Conservation" (http://amzn.to/1aFtDd9) and "Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed" (http://amzn.to/1f0FOWq).

Marc Bekoff’s Recent Articles

Violent Humans Are Animals, But Not Behaving Like Animals

"If animals could protest, they would sue us humans for slander."

The Compassionate Equestrian: Loving Horses With Heart

A new game-changing book lays out 25 principles for caring for horses.

Dogtology: A New Book About Our Obsession With Dogs

A few weeks ago, I received some emails about a new book by Jeff Lazarus called "Dogtology: Live.

Dogs Snub Mean People And Apes Like Positive Spin

Dogs snub people who are mean to their owners.

Here's Why Cesar Millan Has Got To Go

"The Secret History of Kindness: Learning from How Dogs Learn" is not "Dog training 101"

Elephants Rescue Baby Who Lies Down On A Busy Highway

An incredible video of a herd of these magnificent beings caring for a baby.

Butts And Noses: Secrets And Lessons From Dog Parks

Dog parks are gold mines of information about the behavior of dogs and humans.

Empathic Rats Save Drowning Pals Rather Than Eat Chocolate

Research again shows rats display empathy so why do we torture them in labs?

'Your Dog And You': A New Book About Forming Close Friendships

A new and useful guide for forming close relationships between dogs and humans.

Killing 'Happy' Pigs Is 'Welfarish' And Isn't Just Fine

A new book called "Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat" by bestselling author Barry Estabrook is a very well written work that deserves a wide audience (the Kindle edition can be found here).

Here's Proof Orcas Die Young In Captivity

A new study shows captive killer whales don't live as long as wild relatives.

Dogs And Underdogs: Happiness At Both Ends Of The Leash

Elizabeth Abbott's book and Toni Shelbourne's "Among the Wolves" are great reads.