Here are some samples of my work about pets, wildlife and conservation for the Associated Press, Mongabay, Fear Free Pets, National Geographic online,and elsewhere.
Dogs
Human stress, reactive dogs, and science - Fear Free
Do dogs really prefer baby talk? -National Geographic
Is your dog as smart as a two-year-old?
Using brain imaging to understand how dogs feel - Brainfacts.org
Dogs can hear their name like people at a cocktail party - National Geographic
One dog year equals 7 people years? Not so fast... - Associated Press
On breed labelling of shelter dogs - The Bark
Think outside the bowl - Associated Press
Conservation and wildlife
The struggle to breed Sumatran rhinos in captivity
Orangutan culture and conservation
Animal Trainers Gone Wild: making use of trainers in fieldwork with wildlife
Fireflies * Native Bees * Year of the frog
Our cold-blooded friends
Spider myths and misconceptions
Why you should care about horseshoe crabs
Critters in the City
Living with Coyotes * Snakes are not so scary
Cats
Why you're probably training your cat all wrong - National Geographic
Other furries
Pigs can make great pets, but are not for everyone
World's Largest Rodent Pet * Ferrets
Just for fun
Gifts for the dog who has everything * Cat toys for hard times * The history of poop-scooping
Birds
Racing pigeons * The pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys: where are they now? * Pigeon War Heroes
Adoption and Rescue
Certified Pre-Owned Cats * Pinups for Pitbulls * Pug Rescue
Pets and Kids
Can I pet your dog? * Your cat and your new baby
Pet health
Is your pet fat? * Spay Day * Coping with vet bills