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Read articles that explore intersections of animals with aspects of human society in popular culture, media, science, ethics, philosophy, art and more.
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In Defence of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than we think.
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The Bumblebee’s Decline Shows Us How We Got Conservation Wrong
The humble bumblebee deserves more recognition — and a fighting chance.
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The End of Whaling?
Relief greets Iceland’s halt to whaling this summer.
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In defence of pigeons
Many people despise pigeon. It hasn’t always been this way.
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Exploring the Ocean to Find Queer Survival
Sabrina Imbler illuminates a more expansive idea of the natural world.
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Should companies with animal mascots pay?
A fund provides a way for brands with animal mascots to give back to biodiversity.
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The Last Animals: Kate Brooks on a tragic epic
Brooks on the people fighting to protect the world’s elephants and rhinos.
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Protect nature to keep the future safe, says #WC20
Twenty leading conservation NGOs demand urgent action to invest in nature.
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Protect nature to keep the future safe, says #WC20
Twenty leading conservation NGOs demand urgent action to invest in nature.
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Wild Voices Project
The podcast celebrates those working every day to protect, save and nurture wildlife and nature.