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Research that measures willingness to pay (WTP) in hypothetical scenarios can significantly overestimate what consumers are willing to pay in real life. READ MORE
Dogs don't just feel an attachment to us, they rely on us to provide a "secure base" from which they can explore the world around them. READ MORE
Fascinating new research into the effects of plant-based diets finds that veganism may help improve mood and decrease anxiety. READ MORE
Breeding pheasants for hunting purposes is widely practised in the UK, but the ethical and environmental impacts are under-documented. READ MORE
In observational experiments, wolves appear to be better at imitating the behaviors of their own species when compared to dogs. READ MORE
Consumers need to be made more aware of the environmental impacts of meat eating, so that they know better and might do better. READ MORE
Using GPS to monitor animal social networks can eliminate some need for direct observation and save time, money, and potentially animal stress. READ MORE
Are there links between how companion animals and people experience Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? READ MORE
