Mona Zahir, Author at Faunalytics

Jun 26 2018 | Mona Zahir

Can Indulgent Language Make Us Want To Eat Our Vegetables?

Research reveals a potentially robust, applicable strategy for increasing vegetable consumption in adults: using the same indulgent, exciting, and delicious descriptors as more popular, albeit less healthy, foods. READ MORE

Jun 11 2018 | Mona Zahir

The Role Of Trees In Deer-Vehicle Accidents

Vegetation alongside roads increases the likelihood of deer-vehicle collisions. Managing it properly could help to mitigate accidents and save lives. READ MORE

May 22 2018 | Mona Zahir

Improving The Survival Of Migratory Animals

Climate change and human activity can have a huge effect on animal migration. Research shows the migration patterns of younger animals may be the key to managing and forecasting the declines of many threatened species. READ MORE

Apr 26 2018 | Mona Zahir

Buddhism And Animal Ethics

An exploration of Buddhist philosophy and how those ideas translate to animal ethics, including ethical veg*nism. READ MORE

Apr 10 2018 | Mona Zahir

Do Animals Think About The Future?

Studies of non-human primates, rats, black-capped chickadees, scrub-jays, and tayras indicate that animals may have a sense of "the future," and act accordingly. READ MORE

Mar 6 2018 | Mona Zahir

Evaluating The Influence Of Animal Interest Groups

States with an agricultural economic base and traditional political culture are less likely to protect animals or be swayed by animal interest groups. READ MORE

Feb 13 2018 | Mona Zahir

Public Opinion On Animal Farming Shows Half In U.S. Want An End To Slaughterhouses

49% of US adults support a ban on factory farming and 47% support a ban on slaughterhouses. Are the results what they seem? READ MORE

Dec 18 2017 | Mona Zahir

Captive Adult Chimps And Playtime: Does It Mean They’re Happy?

The idea that social play between captive adult chimps implies “positive” welfare is oversimplified, and may be more of a tension release mechanism. READ MORE

Oct 24 2017 | Mona Zahir

Does Training Affect Zoo Animal Behaviour?: A Case Study With Lemurs

PRT may play a crucial role for the management of primates, including ring-tailed lemurs, in captive facilities such as zoos. READ MORE

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