Have you ever wondered what animals are really thinking when they sense you nearby? Here's the thing: while we hike, drive, or simply exist in shared spaces, countless creatures are working overtime ...

Mountain lions are perhaps nature's most skilled escape artists when it comes to avoiding human contact. Research from the Wildlife Conservation Society shows these big cats can detect human presence ...

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We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you can't see, such as what foods different people are able to digest. When ...

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We, humans, treat animals like animals, so why should we be surprised when we treat humans like animals? If only we could bring ourselves to like animals.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael A. Little, Binghamton University, State University of New York (THE ...