Everyday Ethology
Welcome to the New Home of Everyday Ethology
Everyday Ethology began as a column shaped by the animals we work with, the people who care for them and the insights that arise between wild and domestic worlds. This new home allows the writing to grow grounded in curiosity, care and openness.
You’ll find updated favorites, new articles, guest voices and ‘Quick Reads’ which are short reflections meant to encourage noticing.
We hope these pieces spark ideas of your own. Your observations and experiences might offer perspectives that help others and we welcome you to share them.
Quick Reads: Magical Latherin!
Unlike us, horses don’t sweat just to cool, they sweat with a chemical twist. One protein in particular makes their sweat magical: latherin. This was explored in a 2013 study, The structure of latherin: a surfactant allergen protein from horse sweat and saliva. Though published over a decade ago, latherin remains a mystery scientists continue to probe.