Bjørn Ralf Kristensen
bjornkristensen.com
Bjørn Ralf Kristensen
@bjornkristensen.com
Environmental Philosopher | Animal and Environmental Ethics, Multispecies Studies, American Pragmatism | Sawyier Fellow, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Tech | PhD Candidate, Environmental Studies, University of Oregon
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
There is an implicit feeling of trust I sensed while in close proximity to them that also feels a bit undeserved and heartbreaking given the role anthropogenic factors have had in the decline of their species over the last century.
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
African penguins have absolutely no fear of humans given that they have not evolved around land-based animals that would harm them.
April 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A red-tailed hawk on campus today at the University of Oregon
April 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
So cool to be in Helsinki when President Zelenskyy of Ukraine happened to come to town! 🇺🇦
March 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
An hour of Brunito’s day in 30 seconds.

It’s a common misconception that street dogs tend to have very active and stressful lives. This depends on context. Yet, in my time researching street dogs in Peru I have found them to often be some of the most relaxed and content beings I have ever met.
February 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM