Trent Davidson, Author at Faunalytics

Apr 12 2021 | Trent Davidson

Forecasting The Consumption Of Chickens In China

In recent years, consumption of pigs in China has declined dramatically. Meanwhile, demand for chicken was 12% higher than expected in previous years’ estimates. READ MORE

Dec 11 2020 | Trent Davidson

The Effects Of Human Pollution On Dolphins And Whales

An analysis of blubber from beached animals in Florida and North Carolina shows considerable exposure to contamination across the animals’ lifetimes. READ MORE

Oct 30 2020 | Trent Davidson

Windows To The Soul: Dogs’ and Pigs’ Non-Verbal Communication

Researchers find that both pigs and dogs defer to humans during complex tasks, showing meaningful interspecies communication, and indicating profound cognitive abilities in both species. READ MORE

Jun 25 2020 | Trent Davidson

Improving Conditions for Elephants in Tourism

A group of researchers summarizes the current understanding of the welfare of tourist elephants in Thailand, offering recommendations for how to improve their well-being and safety. READ MORE

May 25 2020 | Trent Davidson

The High Cost Of Ayahuasca For Jaguars

Researchers find that ayahuasca tourism in Peru may be an under-appreciated driver of the black market trade in jaguar parts. Thankfully, there are several potential solutions. READ MORE

May 11 2020 | Trent Davidson

Prejudice And Speciesism Becoming More Recognizable

This study shows that the public perceives speciesists just as poorly as people who display other forms of prejudice, such as racism, sexism, or homophobia. We look at the implications for advocates. READ MORE

Apr 20 2020 | Trent Davidson

How To Build Better Dog-Human Companionship

This study looked at the factors that make a “very satisfactory” relationship between humans and their canine companions. While both dog and human behavior play important roles, there were some surprises. READ MORE

Mar 16 2020 | Trent Davidson

What’s The Buzz? Causes And Solutions For Global Declines In Bee Populations

There has been a concerning decline in the health and numbers of bee populations worldwide, including both farmed and wild bees. This review looks at causes, effects, and solutions. READ MORE

Mar 3 2020 | Trent Davidson

How Journalism Fails Non-Human Animals

Journalism has a lot of sway over how animal issues are framed and perceived by the general public. Journalists can fight speciesism with their power to influence public discourse. READ MORE

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