Noble Beasts

Swallowed by a whale — a true tale?

Everyone knows the story of Jonah. But my quest was to find evidence that man, gulped whole, had really survived

Ben Shattuck Sunday, Jan 15, 2012 8:00 PM UTC 36
Life Whales, Noble Beasts

When a cage means freedom

Two stories -- a real-life tragedy and a feel-good film -- offer a clear lesson for zoos. And maybe even us, too

Kathy Rudy Sunday, Jan 1, 2012 4:00 PM UTC 31
Entertainment Noble Beasts

How did the wolf evolve into man’s best friend?

In a Salon interview, Mark Derr explains how our relationship with our pets can help explain all human history

Emma Mustich Friday, Oct 28, 2011 4:11 PM UTC 61
Life Noble Beasts, Author Interviews

The trouble with a mail-order dog

I'm a dog lover but would I buy one over the Internet? Maybe

Gene Lyons Friday, Oct 21, 2011 12:00 AM UTC 31
News Noble Beasts

Drawing the perfect sea lion

A rare program in Washington teaches students the art of nature illustrations

Charlotte West, Imprint Thursday, Sep 8, 2011 12:29 AM UTC
Life Imprint, Design, Noble Beasts

The migrations you can’t miss

From polar bears to hawks, witness one of nature's most magical events

Megan Cytron, Trazzler Sunday, Sep 4, 2011 7:01 PM UTC 12
Life Trazzler, Noble Beasts, Travel

When my cat finally took to the leash

Salon readers urged me to give it another try. And after a world of changes, I did

Sarah Hepola Friday, Aug 19, 2011 1:01 AM UTC 101
Life Noble Beasts, Life stories

“Tiny Confessions”: What your animal is really thinking about you

Slide show: A healthy dose of shame from your pet, courtesy of comedian Christopher Rozzi

Drew Grant Thursday, Aug 18, 2011 5:01 PM UTC
Entertainment Slide Shows, Internet Culture

What to watch instead of Shark Week

If Discovery Channel's annual chum-fest is boring you, we've got three films that will blow you out of the water

Drew Grant Wednesday, Aug 3, 2011 12:01 PM UTC
Entertainment TV Schedule, Horror, Noble Beasts

Why is Spain still protecting bullfighting?

The prime minister declares it an "artistic discipline" -- but it's still cruelty

Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Aug 1, 2011 11:30 PM UTC 54
Life Animal Kingdom, Noble Beasts

Time to build a better mousetrap?

In a neat Darwinist twist, European house mice are becoming resistant to the poison used to kill them

Peter Finocchiaro Friday, Jul 22, 2011 8:23 PM UTC 19
News Science, Noble Beasts

When lions attack

Forget werewolves. After a full moon, you need to be worried about lions

Peter Finocchiaro Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 4:50 PM UTC 13
News Science, Africa, Noble Beasts

Five pop culture items we missed

Today's catch: Broship of the Rings, discouraging drunk puppy purchases, and a Chumbawamba cover that doesn't suck

Drew Grant Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 9:06 PM UTC
Entertainment Pop five, Celebrity

Can your dog multiply large numbers?

A new book details the amazing feats of canines -- and explains why we think our pets are so special

Adam Kirsch, Barnes & Noble Review Sunday, Jul 3, 2011 10:01 PM UTC 19
Entertainment Nonfiction, Noble Beasts, Books

Today’s must-see viral videos

Watch: A remarkable treatment for a paralyzed kitty, Katy Perry invites her lip-sync surrogate onstage, and more!

Drew Grant Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 8:29 PM UTC
Entertainment Viral Video, Internet Culture

The violent new war on the rat

The rodents aren't just pests, they're ecological disasters. An expert explains how scientists are fighting back

Jacob Sugarman Sunday, Jun 26, 2011 8:01 PM UTC 58
Life Environment, Noble Beasts

When a dying kid’s wish is to kill

A nonprofit helps terminally ill children with the unusual -- and to some, alarming -- dream of hunting an animal

Robert Ito Sunday, Jun 26, 2011 6:01 PM UTC 202
Life Documentaries, Children

Pop Torn: 10 pieces of culture we’re feeling iffy about

We're on the fence about: Cats that act like dogs, Justin Timberlake's drug use, Tom Cruise's singing and more

Drew Grant Saturday, Jun 18, 2011 3:01 PM UTC 14
Entertainment Pop Torn, Celebrity, Children

Henry Rollins hosts new show “Animal Underworld”

Nat Geo Wild has hired the Black Flag frontman to host a show about exotic creatures and the people who eat them

Drew Grant Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 7:16 PM UTC
Entertainment Reality TV, Noble Beasts

How we came to misunderstand dogs

Throw out the choke chain and shush those dog whisperers. A new book turns our understanding about dogs on its head

Kerry Lauerman Sunday, Jun 5, 2011 8:01 PM UTC 68
Entertainment Noble Beasts, Our Picks, Books

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