Pure black animals are more novel. We thought the more rare melanistic animals would pique human interest for being more unusual and trigger more protections. Colors have long-standing associations ...

According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the black crested gibbon is now a Critically Endangered species. It’s truly unfortunate, considering that the gibbon is one of the world’s ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Imagine it’s a crisp and sunny fall morning. You just left your local coffee shop, ready to start your day. Out of the corner of your eye, you catch a glimpse of something ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Imagine it’s a crisp and sunny fall morning. You just left your local coffee shop, ready to start your day. Out of the corner of your eye, you catch a glimpse of something ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Elizabeth Carlen, Washington University in St. Louis and Tyus Williams, University ...

Animals that are all black or all white have reputations based on superstition − biases that have real effects By Elizabeth Carlen , Washington University in St. Louis April 3, 2025 ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Imagine it’s a crisp and sunny fall morning. You just left your local coffee shop, ready to start your day. Out of the corner of your eye, you catch a glimpse of something ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Imagine it’s a crisp and sunny fall morning. You just left your local coffee shop, ready to start your day. Out of the corner of your eye, you catch a glimpse of something ...