This study looks at the relationship between chronic human-made noise and the health of three species of birds, finding it to be a persistent source of stress with real effects. READ MORE
A great deal of medical research is carried out on animals, but the use of human-based methods in breast cancer studies is on the rise. READ MORE
The illegal killing of protected species during hunts is opportunistic rather than direct: hunters may not set out to target protected species but do so anyway if they happen to [...] READ MORE
This study replicates Faunalytics' U.S. COVID-19 poll conducted in March 2020, and finds that most Chinese respondents show strong support for legislation that would protect both animals and human health. READ MORE
Two studies find that people’s beliefs about speciesism may be an accurate predictor for whether people follow an omnivorous, vegetarian, or vegan diet. READ MORE
Analysis of alligator wrestling videos in Florida reveals systemic welfare harms for these animals, and little evidence that the attraction promotes positive conservation outcomes. READ MORE
Humans face a long list of global challenges. Using our relationship with dogs as a template, researchers show how an interdisciplinary approach can help us move forward. READ MORE
We define “personhood” partly by cognitive ability, but there are other factors to consider. READ MORE
Kenyan food blogs, columns, and magazines discuss recipes and foods with thematic framing around "lifestyle" and "nation," as opposed to a focus on any specific diet type. READ MORE
