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Philosopher Susana Monsó's book Playing Possum, newly translated into English next month, makes the strong case that many animals big and small understand the concept of death. Reading time 8 minutes ...

Nature enthusiasts work with researchers to figure out how creatures respond to the celestial phenomenon Carlyn Kranking | Associate Web Editor, Science Wide-ranging anecdotal reports and studies ...

Animal-welfare science tries to get inside the minds of a huge range of species — in order to help improve their lives. Credit...Photo Illustration by Zachary Scott Supported by By Bill Wasik and ...

How do animal behavior researchers feel about the feelings of animals? A new survey helps to answer that question. The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of ...

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As Australia’s ...

In January of 2024, the SciFri Book Club read “An Immense World” by Ed Yong. Luckily, there is also a young readers edition, so you can explore these incredible sensory worlds as well! In this book, ...