Vanessa Woods

Duke University

Articles by: Vanessa Woods

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

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

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

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

Chaser the dog

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 navigate

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.

cute dog

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.

bassett hound, long stare

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.

Brooke and her golden retriever Kayla.

Does a Dog's Breed Really Dictate Its Behavior? (Op-Ed)

By Vanessa Woods published

How much of a dog's behavior is due to breeding?

Cinderella's Castle at Disneyland

Why Lines for Disney Rides are 'Magic' (Op-Ed)

By Vanessa Woods published

Can research really make it easier to wait in a long line?

A veteran and his canine partner

Dogs Become New Treatment for a War that Never Ends (Op-Ed)

By Vanessa Woods published

In a new program, veterans returning home with PTSD are getting critical support from shelter-rescued dogs.

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

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

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 web app, dog science, dog breeds intelligence

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

By Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods published

Can dogs reveal the true nature of intelligence?

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