“I don’t know how to put into words the awe I felt while reading this book—for the incredible sensory diversity of our planet, and for Ed Yong’s talents.”—Mary Roach, author of Stiff By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club December 2022
“Will cause readers to think deeply about big questions…and to laugh out loud.”–Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club November 2022
“Turning wolves into dogs took knowledge, insight and a few cheeky treats along the way. This book contains all three, and is the perfect companion to any dog lover.” — Ben Garrod. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to […]
Cardiff Castle animal wall comes alive in children’s book
What would the stone animals perched on Cardiff Castle’s wall get up to if they could come alive and enjoy the city at night? Illustrator Jack Skivens’ first children’s book sees the creatures visiting some of the city’s best-known landmarks before returning to their positions before sunrise. In Night of the Animal Wall, the vulture […]
Liz Climo Shares Story Behind Her New Book of Animal Comics
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. For years, former The Simpsons cartoonist Liz Climo has been creating adorable animal comics. Filled with positivity, her cute cast of characters focuses on self-love, perseverance, and finding joy in […]
Straight out of a children’s book, local animal sanctuary hosts a pig wedding to remember
Oct. 9—SULLIVAN — Over a hundred community members gathered together for a ceremony Saturday to celebrate the work of a local nonprofit and witness bride and groom take each others’ hoofs in marriage. After trotting down the aisle from out of a barn at Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary, newlywed pigs Gronk and Henrietta took their […]
Dr Andil Gosine’s newest book: Embracing the animal within
Features Janelle De Souza 2 Hrs Ago Artist, writer and scholar, Dr Andil Gosine. Photo by Catherine Sforza. – Artist, writer and scholar Dr Andil Gosine believes since, socially, the definition of “human” revolves around some impossible ideal of European men, no one should have to prove their humanity by conforming to that standard. Instead […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club October 2022
“Equal parts science and doggy diary, [The Year of the Puppy] charts how our irresistible fur babies develop personality.”—People. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. This month, the Animal Book […]
BOOK REVIEW: Even More Lesser Spotted Animals
Ever heard of the dingiso or the tamandua or the gerenuk? Yes? You’ve actually heard of the dingiso?? Oh. But for those of you who maybe don’t know about the Blainville’s beaked whale or the Artai argali or the black and rufous sengi (yes it’s both black AND rufous), it’s about time you did! In […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club June 2022
“Purr is cat-centered, so much that it feels like a very smart cat wrote it! Starting with the most recent scientific findings, Zazie Todd explains with clarity what cats enjoy, what is good for their well-being, and how we can build a strong reciprocal bond with them. Indispensable reading.”–Dr. Carlo Siracusa. By Zazie Todd PhD […]