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Our relationship with animals is complicated: if you’re a pet owner, you would do almost anything to keep your dog or cat healthy and happy. But why aren’t we just as committed to looking after species in the wild?
A few of my favourite species reads from around The Conversation global network, including the discovery of a “cow” in space!
Have a great weekend and we’ll be back in your Inbox Monday.
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Weekend Reads
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Arne Mooers, Simon Fraser University; John Reynolds, Simon Fraser University
When species are threatened, we lose more than just biodiversity.
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Priyanka Varkey, Dalhousie University; Tony Robert Walker, Dalhousie University
Noisy waters may be making it harder for southern resident killer whales to communicate with each other and find their food.
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Tara Pirie, University of Reading
Distinct subspecies means each type of tiger is specially adapted to its environment.
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Anna Pigott, Swansea University
The WWF's report avoids the C-word – here's why that matters.
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Quixi Sonntag, University of Pretoria
When it comes to their own "voices", studies show that cats and dogs use different vocal signals to communicate different messages.
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Paul McGreevy, University of Sydney
Travel can come with danger, so dogs have mostly evolved to avoid being over-adventurous. That said, dogs may see some kinds of travel as a chance to find things they want -- like food or a mate.
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Natalie Pilakouta, University of Glasgow
New research into beetles shows larvae are stronger and grow better when raised by two parents working together than a single parent working alone.
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Paul M. Kuin, UCL
Odd event could be explained by a star being ripped apart by a black hole.
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