Pet or Pest? Why Humans Love Some Animals and Loathe Others
Presented by Emory University, Georgia Center for the Book
Humans spend a lot of energy distinguishing between the animals we invite into our lives and the ones we chase away. But whether we consider a cat, a rat, a wolf, or even an elephant a hero or a villain depends on what we want from them — and what we decide reveals more about us than it does about them. Science journalist Bethany Brookshire talks about her new book “PESTS: How Humans Create Animal Villains” (Ecco) to journalist and author Maryn McKenna.
This virtual event is part of the ongoing Emory University “Health Storytelling” series.
