We tend to think of play as a human thing, something kids do for fun, or adults return to when they finally get a break. However, animals play too, and not just pets. From crows sliding down snowy ...

From an evolutionary biology point of view, it's not immediately obvious why humans spend so much time on recreation and play. In humans, as well as other animals, time spent playing is time not spent ...

Watching dogs play is very exciting, and there has been a lot empirical research on how and why dogs (and other animals) engage in this activity with boundless zeal. A number of people have asked me ...

There's nothing sweeter than watching animals play together, especially when two animals that make an unlikely pair. Happy Compromise Farm and animal sanctuary in New York is home to Tempah and Titus, ...

In CUriosity, experts across the CU Boulder campus answer pressing questions about humans, our planet and the universe beyond. This week, Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus in the Department of Ecology ...

Whether it’s the cool, crisp air, the flannels, or the pumpkin spice lattes, there is usually something everyone loves about ...