Not even a maggot is an it, and to refer to any animal in that manner is an affectation, an ignorant stab at science-speak. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas affectationanimalignorant Change image and share on social
We used to go in the woods by ourselves, and you can't help noticing the world then, especially animals. People used to know a lot about the natural world, especially in the country. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas animalcountrylot Change image and share on social
Every day, the humane societies execute thousands of dogs who tried all their lives to do their very best by their owners. These dogs are killed not because they are bad but because they are inconvenient. So as we need God more than he needs us, dogs need us more than we need them, and they know it. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas baddaydog share on social
Primates feel pure, flat immobility as boredom. But dogs feel it as peace. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas boredomdogfeel Change image and share on social
I don't mind aging - I'm glad to be aging. I'll never die young. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas agingdieglad Change image and share on social
We fill the woods with invasive primates camouflaged to look like piles of leaves who sneak around, sprinkling estrus doe urine and manipulating gadgets that sound like antlers clashing. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas antlercamouflageclash Change image and share on social
We are surely the primary agent of death for all members of the cat tribe. For many if not most cat species, our depredations must surpass accidents, disease, and even starvation by a considerable margin. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas accidentagentcat share on social
One of the best and most responsible things a scientist can do is to write for the popular press. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas popularpressresponsible Change image and share on social
Dogs like to learn stuff, if not from another dog, then people are OK... They love activity, playing, interesting walks, and just belonging, being together. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas activitybelongdog Change image and share on social
Barring some competition from whales, wolves are probably America's most popular wild animal. Wolves are also contenders for America's most unpopular wild animal, with perhaps some competition from coyotes. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas americaanimalbar share on social