The illegal trafficking of wild fauna and flora has negative effects on biodiversity, security, and public health. The World WISE Database offers a way to monitor and address the issue. READ MORE
In Laos, consumer demand for the wildlife trade is not sustainable, resulting in various species becoming at-risk of extinction. READ MORE
The most significant factors in predicting extinction include extreme maximum temperatures, and a species' ability to disperse into new locations that resemble their niche habitats. READ MORE
The reported impacts of egg consumption on cholesterol levels are moderated by whether the research was industry-funded or not: industry-funded research reports more favorable results. READ MORE
Support for factory farmed animals can be predicted by one’s social identity as well as different motivational factors, resulting in a diverse spectrum of profiles. READ MORE
The emerging adoption of a vegan lifestyle by celebrities may lead to significant changes in the perceptions of veganism, and highlight the ethical considerations underpinning it. READ MORE
The phenomenon of outdoor cats preying on birds and mammals has a wide range of implications for the animal welfare landscape more broadly. READ MORE
Evolutionary traps, which modify species’ behaviors due to fast-paced environmental changes, can be intentionally created for the management of invasive or overpopulated species. But are they ethical? READ MORE
The negative impacts of climate change on animal species’ survival can be partially mitigated by the cultural transmission of ideas and practices among them. READ MORE
