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Marc Bekoff Ph.D.

About

Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has published 31 books (or 41 depending on how you count multi-volume encyclopedias), won many awards for his research on animal behavior, animal emotions (cognitive ethology), compassionate conservation, and animal protection, has worked closely with Jane Goodall, is co-chair of the ethics committee of the Jane Goodall Institute, and is a former Guggenheim Fellow. He also works closely with inmates at the Boulder County Jail.

In June 2022 Marc was recognized as a Hero by the Academy of Dog Trainers. His latest books include The Animals' Agenda: Freedom, Compassion, and Coexistence in the Human Age (with Jessica Pierce), Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do, and Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible (with Jessica Pierce). Marc and Jessica's most recent book, A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World Without Humans, was published by Princeton University Press in October 2021. Dogs Demystified: An A to Z Guide to All Things Canine will be published by New World Library in June 2023, and the second edition of The Emotional Lives of Animals will be published in March 2024. (Many of Marc's books can be seen here.) In 1986, Marc won the Master’s Tour du Haut, aka the "age-graded Tour de France.” His homepage is marcbekoff.com.

Books by Marc Bekoff Ph.D.
Recent Posts
The Swarm Intelligence of Piping Hot and Boisterous Honey Bees

Thomas Seeley offers a fascinating window into the social physiology and collective intelligence of worker bees in which individuals pool their knowledge to benefit their colony.

Thomas Seeley offers a fascinating window into the social physiology and collective intelligence of worker bees in which individuals pool their knowledge to benefit their colony.

Why Dogs Must Consent to What We Ask of Them

Erin Jones's new book calls for developing and maintaining positive dog-human partnerships, using humane best practices, and honoring a dog's point of view and autonomy.

Erin Jones's new book calls for developing and maintaining positive dog-human partnerships, using humane best practices, and honoring a dog's point of view and autonomy.

Ocean Sounds Are Good for Our Well-Being, Spirit, and Soul

"Sounds of the Ocean" is an immersive experience that will slow you down and guide you on a mindful underwater odyssey through sound, music, and visual art.

"Sounds of the Ocean" is an immersive experience that will slow you down and guide you on a mindful underwater odyssey through sound, music, and visual art.

Jane Goodall at 90: An Iconic and Indefatigable Woman

A loving tribute to a most amazing woman, who offers hope to everyone she meets no matter where they are. Stories and photographs represent who we call the "real Jane."

A loving tribute to a most amazing woman, who offers hope to everyone she meets no matter where they are. Stories and photographs represent who we call the "real Jane."

Listening to Wild Choruses Fosters Hope, Kinship, and Harmony

In "Wild Chorus," Brenda Peterson explains how animals draw people in and leave them with hope by seeking harmony, not hierarchies.

In "Wild Chorus," Brenda Peterson explains how animals draw people in and leave them with hope by seeking harmony, not hierarchies.

Should We Kill Animals in the Name of Conservation?

Hugh Warwick's book Cull of the Wild argues that at times we must kill invasive species and offers a thoughtful discussion about the mindset behind this dark side of conservation.

Hugh Warwick's book Cull of the Wild argues that at times we must kill invasive species and offers a thoughtful discussion about the mindset behind this dark side of conservation.