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This study finds that giving shelter dogs more space can significantly increase their positive activity levels and potentially decrease the time they spend waiting to be rehomed. READ MORE
Thinking of Poaching as a Poverty Problem and Beyond
Research has established a link between poverty and illegal hunting, but this study tries to get a deeper understanding of the social dynamics of poaching. READ MORE
Pit bulls and The Power of Shelter Workers in Identifying Dog Breeds
Shelter workers located in areas with breed specific legislation (BSL) can play a major role in the survival and adoption of pit bull type dogs. READ MORE
The Save Movement and Social Media
The Save Movement’s social media efforts appear to be encouraging modifications to some omnivores' diets and planting seeds for future change. READ MORE
Increasing the Disaster Resilience of People and Animals
This Australian study examines how we can better help vulnerable people and their companion animals to survive future natural disasters. READ MORE
Reasons For Large Dog Relinquishment Differ By Community
A study of relinquishments of large dogs in NYC and Washington, D.C. finds that the reasons for giving up the dogs are varied, as are the former owners. READ MORE
Factory Farms, Visibility, and Disturbing Images
What role can disturbing images play in educating the public about the true nature of animal farming, especially in light of recent "Ag-Gag" legislation? READ MORE
How Do We Measure the Impact of Biodiversity Offsets? It’s Complicated
The perceived effectiveness of offsets in achieving no net loss in biodiversity depends on the factors being measured. READ MORE
Debating the Ethics of Extinction
When it comes to conservation and extinction, is there really such a thing as a "moral high-ground?" This editorial claims there is no easy answer. READ MORE