Who's a good boy? We love our pets (how could we not?) – and they love us back. But the way we care for our furry companions says a lot about how we consume, what we value, and the systems we're part of. In Episode Three, we reveal the environmental pawprint of having pets and what it can teach us about ourselves. Not to worry though – we're still allowed to ... Show More
Aug 1
Greener Living Ep 2 – What to look for in your sunscreen
Decipher the back of your sunscreen bottle with the help of an ecotoxicologist in Episode Two of our Greener Living series. Craig Downs helps us understand, and if we're honest, pronounce, the chemicals that have become the norm for protecting ourselves from skin cancer. But what ... Show More
28m 11s
Jul 25
Greener Living Ep 1 – Should we all ditch our cars for EVs?
Summer is here, vacation is calling, and Living Planet is out of the office. But not to worry, we’ve lined up five great episodes of our favorite tips for living a greener life. Take a spin with us in Episode One as we weigh the pros and cons of driving an EV versus hanging on to ... Show More
30m 17s
Jul 24
Greener living with Living Planet
Summer is here and the living is easy. Well, maybe not so easy when it comes to making environmentally friendly choices! From sunscreen to your next car, your pet's diet to your morning caffeine fix, our Greener Living series shares useful tips to make better decisions for yourse ... Show More
30s
Apr 2025
Comment le “loup terrible” est-il revenu à la vie ?
Non, ce n’est pas un scénario de science-fiction. Et pourtant, en 2025, une start-up américaine de génie génétique, Colossal Biosciences, affirme avoir réussi l’impensable : ressusciter une créature disparue depuis des millénaires, le loup terrible ou Canis dirus. Ce prédateur em ... Show More
2m 18s
Sep 2024
Pourquoi les mammouths s'empalaient-ils eux-mêmes ?
L'une des manifestations classiques de la supériorité de nos ancêtres préhistoriques sur les animaux était leur capacité à tuer des proies redoutables. Comme le mammouth, par exemple, un animal gigantesque par rapport à l'homme a priori bien démuni. Et pourtant, celui-ci, n'écout ... Show More
1m 55s
Oct 2024
Le pangolin est-il innocent du Covid-19 ?
Les scientifiques s'interrogent toujours sur les origines du virus du Covid 19, responsable d'une récente pandémie mondiale. Il est probable que l'épidémie soit partie d'un marché de Wuhan, une ville de Chine centrale, dans la province de Hubei. Mais quels animaux ont pu être les ... Show More
2 m
Oct 2023
Kendra Coulter, "Defending Animals: Finding Hope on the Front Lines of Animal Protection" (MIT Press, 2023)
Beloved dogs and cats. Magnificent horses and mountain gorillas. Curious chickens. What do we actually do to protect animals from harm—and is it enough? This engaging book provides a unique and eye-opening exploration of the world of animal protection as people defend diverse ani ... Show More
59m 14s