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Teddy bears could be valuable conservation tools—but they need a new look, argue researchers

For over 100 years, teddy bears have been a hallmark of childhood nurseries, ubiquitously embedded in our early memories and rarely the object of deep scrutiny. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...
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Rethinking an American Mascot: Why New Research Says the Teddy Bear Needs a Facelift

For most of us, the first “wild animal” we meet doesn’t growl, forage, or maul salmon in a stream. It’s round, fuzzy, and named something like Mr. Snuggles. Before we ever hike a trail, we’ve already ...