Brian Hare
Latest articles by Brian Hare

Experiments With Humans Can Save Wildlife (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
To save bonobos, science must first get into the minds of those responsible for determining the animals' fate.

Bonobos Invade 'Planet of the Apes' (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
Despite film portrayal, bonobos tend to be peacekeepers, even after experimentation.

Being Gay Is Natural: Just Ask Bonobos (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
Homosexuality is common in nature, including amongst some of humans' closest relatives.

What Does Your Dog Want for Christmas? (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare published
For Christmas, your dog will likely want whatever you offer.

When Dogs Are (Adorably) Stupid (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare published
Despite genius moments, dogs can't grasp some concepts.

How Do Dogs Learn Words? Just Like Kids (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
Can any dog learn 1,000 words, or just the smartest ones?

Female Dogs Are Better Navigators (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
For pet dogs, the best navigation skills apparently belong to the females.

Dogs Follow the Friendliest, Not the Alpha (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
Your dog will follow a friend before he follows an alpha.

Dog Kisses are More Than Just Slobber (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
A kiss from your dog can be a boon to your health, and your pet's.

Does Your Dog Love You? Yawn and Find Out (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
Contagious yawning can indicate empathy, even when the one yawning is your dog.

America's Fleeting Chance to Correct Chimps' Endangered Status (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published
Chimps are endangered in the wild, yet they are not listed as endangered species in the U.S. That can change this week as public comment comes to an end.

Harnessing Dog Lovers: Crowdfunding Helping Canine Science (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare published
Can games teach people how their pet dogs think?

Darwin’s Dark Knight: Scientist Risked Execution for Fox Study (Op-Ed)
By Brian Hare published
Dogs' wagging tails and spotted coats owe much to human companionship, independent of breeding.
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