Latest articles by Vanessa Woods
Experiments With Humans Can Save Wildlife (Op-Ed)
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)
Despite film portrayal, bonobos tend to be peacekeepers, even after experimentation.
Being Gay Is Natural: Just Ask Bonobos (Op-Ed)
Homosexuality is common in nature, including amongst some of humans' closest relatives.
How Do Dogs Learn Words? Just Like Kids (Op-Ed)
Can any dog learn 1,000 words, or just the smartest ones?
Female Dogs Are Better Navigators (Op-Ed)
For pet dogs, the best navigation skills apparently belong to the females.
Dogs Follow the Friendliest, Not the Alpha (Op-Ed)
Your dog will follow a friend before he follows an alpha.
Dog Kisses are More Than Just Slobber (Op-Ed)
A kiss from your dog can be a boon to your health, and your pet's.
Does a Dog's Breed Really Dictate Its Behavior? (Op-Ed)
How much of a dog's behavior is due to breeding?
Why Lines for Disney Rides are 'Magic' (Op-Ed)
Can research really make it easier to wait in a long line?
Dogs Become New Treatment for a War that Never Ends (Op-Ed)
In a new program, veterans returning home with PTSD are getting critical support from shelter-rescued dogs.
Does Your Dog Love You? Yawn and Find Out (Op-Ed)
Contagious yawning can indicate empathy, even when the one yawning is your dog.
