Articles by: Brian Hare | Live Science

Articles by: Brian Hare

Congolese line up to enter a bonobo sanctuary in the Congo.

Experiments With Humans Can Save Wildlife (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 3 August 14

To save bonobos, science must first get into the minds of those responsible for determining the animals' fate.

Bonobo and baby, Etumbe and her baby

Bonobos Invade 'Planet of the Apes' (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 26 July 14

Despite film portrayal, bonobos tend to be peacekeepers, even after experimentation.

bonobos, homosexuality, natural behavior

Being Gay Is Natural: Just Ask Bonobos (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 28 March 14

Homosexuality is common in nature, including amongst some of humans' closest relatives.

brown female Hungarian Vizsla dog dressed in a santa hat.

What Does Your Dog Want for Christmas? (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare published 20 December 13

For Christmas, your dog will likely want whatever you offer.

dogs, intelligence

When Dogs Are (Adorably) Stupid (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare published 21 November 13

Despite genius moments, dogs can't grasp some concepts.

Chaser the dog

How Do Dogs Learn Words? Just Like Kids (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 9 November 13

Can any dog learn 1,000 words, or just the smartest ones?

female dogs navigate

Female Dogs Are Better Navigators (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 29 October 13

For pet dogs, the best navigation skills apparently belong to the females.

cute dog

Dogs Follow the Friendliest, Not the Alpha (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 16 October 13

Your dog will follow a friend before he follows an alpha.

bassett hound, long stare

Dog Kisses are More Than Just Slobber (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 1 October 13

A kiss from your dog can be a boon to your health, and your pet's.

yawning in dogs indicates emotional connection to owners

Does Your Dog Love You? Yawn and Find Out (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 16 August 13

Contagious yawning can indicate empathy, even when the one yawning is your dog.

captured chimps

America's Fleeting Chance to Correct Chimps' Endangered Status (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 8 August 13

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.

dognition test, dog intelligence

Harnessing Dog Lovers: Crowdfunding Helping Canine Science (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare published 27 July 13

Can games teach people how their pet dogs think?

A domesticated fox

Darwin’s Dark Knight: Scientist Risked Execution for Fox Study (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare published 17 July 13

Dogs' wagging tails and spotted coats owe much to human companionship, independent of breeding.

Dognition web app, dog science, dog breeds intelligence

Dogs Show IQ Tests Aren't So Smart (Op-Ed)

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published 18 May 13

Can dogs reveal the true nature of intelligence?

Cottontop Tamarin

Monkeys at Risk as Harvard Terminates Center: Op-Ed

By Brian Hare published 29 April 13

What will happen to homeless tamarins?

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