In John Updike's memorable description, "The earth is just a silly ball/To them, through which they simply pass."
Caves are among the predators’ favorite spots.
The brain doesn't much care whether an experience is real.
Humans will never win a sprint against your average quadruped. But our species is well-adapted for the marathon.
Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes)