An animal advocacy group had argued that the elephant was being illegally detained at the Bronx Zoo, in a case involving deep ethical questions about the basic rights of highly intelligent animals. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Animal Behavior”
Eavesdropping on the Secret Lives of Dolphins in New York Harbor
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2022
For two years, an array of six underwater microphones tracked the feeding noises of marine mammals newly prevalent in New York waters. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Resists ‘Shutdown Thoughts’ Despite Covid Rise
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2022
The mayor does not want to return to the days of mask mandates, saying the city can’t function if it panics over every new variant. Source: New York Times
Why City Pigeons Are Worth Watching
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2022
The humble Columba livia is much more than a rat with wings. Source: New York Times
Time for Pandemic Puppies to Learn How to Be Alone
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
Book that dog walker soon. As dog owners head back to work or plan vacations, they’re finding long wait lists at doggy day cares and kennels. Source: New York Times
Without Barry the Central Park Owl, What Will We Do?
By Gotham Rex on August 12, 2021
A community formed in Central Park around a barred owl with a charming, people-friendly personality. Saying goodbye isn’t easy. Source: New York Times