The benefits of drones likely outweigh the risks to privacy and security when used mindfully. However, advocates still need to be aware of the issues. READ MORE
A wide-ranging review of the trade of exotic animals as companions looks at the issue from the perspectives of animal welfare and public safety. READ MORE
The ocean environment where manatees live near Brazil holds a significant amount of garbage, which may hinder the success of manatee conservation. READ MORE
A computer model can generate a realistic representation of the social and behavioral dynamics of the dolphin and boat populations, as well as observed patterns of disturbance. READ MORE
Maintaining human contact with shelter cats can make a difference in their health state, with implications for shelters across the country and the world. READ MORE
Changing from eating beef to beans could achieve approximately 46 to 74% of the reductions needed to meet the 2020 GHG target for the US. READ MORE
Most people see a vegetarian diet in a positive light but there are still real barriers that exist to having people make the jump. READ MORE
This review of tiger poaching and trafficking in India found dozens of potential hotspots for tiger crime around the country, contradicting seizure data. READ MORE
This thorough review discusses the protocols and ethics around using non-human primates, and various alternatives, for toxicology experiments. READ MORE
