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Feb 17 2026 | David Church

Lion-Keeping Is More Popular Than Ever In Thailand

By collecting and analyzing data on captive lions in Thailand over seven years, researchers identified ownership, breeding, and management trends for these non-native big cats. The consequences for animal welfare and public safety are significant. READ MORE

Oct 6 2025 | David Church

Enforcing U.K. Laws To Protect Farmed Animals: Still A Problem

Despite numerous laws to protect farmed animals, inspection and enforcement rates remain low across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. READ MORE

Sep 26 2025 | David Church

A Simple Checklist To Help Replace Animals In U.K. Research

Despite a desire from many U.K. institutions to replace the use of animals in scientific research, this 3 Rs principle isn’t well applied. A carefully designed “replacement checklist” for researchers, reviewers, and funders could be the solution. READ MORE

Apr 4 2025 | David Church

Why The Fur Trade Is Declining In China

Although still the world’s biggest fur industry, China’s fur production has undergone a significant and rapid decline in recent years. READ MORE

Feb 21 2025 | David Church

Why Men Support Animal Experimentation More Than Women

This study explores gender differences in empathy, speciesism, and social dominance orientation to better understand why men are typically more supportive of animal-based research than women. READ MORE

Jan 31 2025 | David Church

Do U.K. Farmers Feel Conflicted About Animal Slaughter?

Psychologists explore the levels of conflict that farmers have about caring for and ultimately killing farmed animals and how they cope with this conflict. READ MORE

Aug 29 2024 | David Church

Why People Favor Dogs Over Pigs: A Research Study

So called "pet speciesism" is a common phenomenon encountered by animal advocates. This study's aim was to get to the root of it. READ MORE

Jul 4 2024 | David Church

Octopuses: Ambassadors For Environmental Protection

With octopus consumption on the rise, the author of this paper believes there are ways to use our understanding of octopuses as symbols for environmental and animal welfare concerns. READ MORE

Jun 14 2024 | David Church

Legal Protection For Aquatic Species Has Improved But Remains Lacking

In the last 100 years, the legal protection of whales, dolphins, orcas, tuna, and octopuses has increased. Much more advocacy is needed to make this legal protection widespread and enforceable. READ MORE

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