Lukas Jasiunas, Author at Faunalytics

Dogs, Jealousy, And Welfare

Researchers find that dogs exhibit jealousy-like emotional states when their guardians interact with other dogs. What does this mean for their welfare? READ MORE

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Researchers review over 200 studies to reveal impressive cognitive capabilities of so-called 'nuisance' species. READ MORE

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

We know very little about how wild animals react to life-threatening weather events due to climate change. This article discusses how we might be able to learn more, and help. READ MORE

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

There are many issues with keeping exotic companion animals, but it's often unclear what we should do to reduce demand for them. This blog looks at the issue in depth [...] READ MORE

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

A review of existing literature on bird culture and its evolution finds a broad range of social and cultural behavior in a wide range of species. READ MORE

Raven See, Raven Feel: Emotional Contagion In Birds

Researchers find evidence supporting the idea that birds' emotional reactions may be contagious – meaning that when one is suffering, others may feel distress as well. READ MORE

Backyard Chickens: The Key Issues

Backyard chickens are often hailed as a sustainable alternative to factory-farming. This blog digs into why keeping backyard chickens is fraught with animal-welfare and safety issues. READ MORE

Zoo Visits: The Precautionary Principle

Researchers review existing literature about visitor effects on captive zoo animals. The results are mostly negative, and suggest a precautionary approach would be best. READ MORE

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

Researchers confirm that several biological and economic factors can be used to predict exotic animal release probability. We look at the study and its implications. READ MORE

Dogs, Jealousy, And Welfare

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

Raven See, Raven Feel: Emotional Contagion In Birds

Zoo Visits: The Precautionary Principle

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

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Dogs, Jealousy, And Welfare

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

Raven See, Raven Feel: Emotional Contagion In Birds

Backyard Chickens: The Key Issues

Zoo Visits: The Precautionary Principle

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

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