From Wired, a look at how scientist Brad McRae is employing "circuit theory" to protect endangered species. The calculus of cat and mouse: A review of Chases and Escapes: The Mathematics of Pursuit and Evasion by Paul J. Nahin. Animals do the cleverest things: The chimp who outwits humans; the dolphin who says it with seaweed; the existential dog — the more we learn about other animals the harder it is to say we're the smartest species. An article on looking to dolphins for human therapy. What's the future for circus animals? The cuteness stops at age four: A review of Bears: A Brief History by Bernd Brunner.
