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Biophilia hypothesis

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‘Our Wild Calling’: Connecting with animals transforms lives

Health & Medicine

In his book, “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives — and Save Theirs,” author Richard Louv shares stories about meaningful interactions between humans and other species and makes the case for their value.

Living on Earth Profile Series #21: E. O. Wilson: Of the Grasshopper and the Ant

Nature as Healer

Need for Nature

Biophilia Response

Need for Nature

Host Steve Curwood explores the “biophilia hypothesis”  ? a new scientific theory which says people depend on the variety of life . . . other animal and plant species . . . for their well-being. Edward O. Wilson of Harvard, a chief proponent of the theory, says that, if he’s right, preserving biological diversity could […]