About

From the networked intelligence of the mycelial substrate to the cloud computing services powering illicit trade online, Of Beasts and Men is a platform for dynamic storytelling about animals and wildlife, supply chains and exploitation, and the survival of species within increasingly complex systems.

Its guiding principle is that humans ought to view themselves as part of their environment, and not some thing apart. After all, we're not so different.

A note on funding

Paywalls are a form of information apartheid, so content on the site will always be accessible for free, and is available to republish with attribution on a Creative Commons 4.0 licence.

That said, this an entirely self-funded undertaking, so if you like what you see and are in a position to do so, please consider becoming a subscriber.

All proceeds will go toward reporting and producing ever-better quality features.

And if you're a billionaire looking for absolution, you can get in touch to sponsor a story — or just hit the tip jar.

Let's work together!

Have an idea for a project, or want to get involved? Drop us a line.

Unless stated otherwise, all content on the site is by freelance writer Kayleigh E Long.

(@ayleighk on the bad website)