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Ben Goldfarb

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Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, National Geographic, and many other publications. He is the author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.

Zoology

My 3 Greatest Revelations

The author on writing his new book “Crossings,” about the environmental destruction of roads.

October 6, 2023
Zoology

Fish Are Not Insentient Dullards

More stimulating environments for captive fish could improve scientific research.

April 26, 2023
Environment

Humans Are Overzealous Whale Morticians

We hastily dispose of dead whales, ignoring the ecological significance of their carcasses.

August 10, 2022
Zoology

What Oceanographers Can Learn From Their Animal Colleagues

When you need good data in rough seas, send in the elephant seals.

June 22, 2022
Environment

Florida’s Special Sponge for Soaking up Pollution: Fish

June 5, 2015
Zoology

Biologists’ Clever Way to Detect Animals They Can’t Find

December 17, 2014
Zoology

This Tool-Using Sniper Changed What We Think About Fish

October 15, 2014
Zoology

Searching for Disappearing Species in the US’ Deepest Wilds

August 11, 2014