This month's Index includes facts and figures about conservation, companion animal research, pit bulls, cultured meat, veg*n self-identification, and more. READ MORE
"Personality" research with companion animals can help us understand their needs and wants and may have bigger implications for their welfare. READ MORE
The article argues animals are sentient and advocates should get countries to include sentience as an aspect of animal rights and laws. READ MORE
The following literature examines international trade for “exotic pets”, the difference in coverage of various animal types and the status of the animals in the wild. READ MORE
The following paper discusses the argument of devoting more research to the emotional effects of death on animals, the grieving involved, and other effects death has on animal wellbeing and [...] READ MORE
This article presents a new method for identifying the species of origin of bushmeat, i.e., meat that is illegally harvested from wild animals, often endangered species. READ MORE
This article offers a review of information on the behavioral complexity of amphibians and reptiles and the implications this has for their life in captivity. READ MORE
This survey of Costa Rican households studied the incidence, species, and number of non-human animals kept in Costa Rican households. READ MORE
Animal assisted therapy has a long history in human society and many claim it has significant benefits for both the animals and for the therapy subjects. But should animals be [...] READ MORE
