Wild Animals Archives

Feb 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Minding Other Minds: Evidence For Cephalopod Sentience And Intelligence

Experts synthesize evidence of intelligence, emotion, and pain in cephalopods like octopuses, cuttlefishes, and squids, offering a scientific bedrock for animal advocates. READ MORE

Feb 9 2026 | Mia Elliott

Bear-Resistant Containers Change Bear Behavior For The Better

An experiment over several years shows how bear-resistant garbage containers support peaceful coexistence between people and wild animals. READ MORE

Feb 5 2026 | Claudia Escorza (agencia moral)

Wild Fishes Are Caught By The Trillions Every Year

Researchers argue that counting fishes as individuals, not just by weight, could be the first step to addressing their severely neglected welfare. READ MORE

Feb 4 2026 | Meghann Cant

Faunalytics Index – February 2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about wildlife crime in Hispanic America, the effectiveness of vegan documentaries, teen attitudes toward animal experimentation, and more. READ MORE

Feb 2 2026 | Carol Kline & Taylor Bass

Why Do Some People Choose Ethical Animal Tourism And Others Don’t?

As animal tourism grows in popularity, more and more people are wanting to choose their activities wisely. This article uncovers the psychology behind ethical travel decision-making. READ MORE

Jan 29 2026 | Olivia Minguella

A Closer Look At The Global Ornamental Fish Trade

Little attention has been paid to the global ornamental fish trade, but the industry is rife with welfare issues — from long-distance transport to weak regulations. READ MORE

Jan 27 2026 | Clare Wieck

Compassionate Conservation: A “Do-Right-And-Do-Better” Approach To Nature Protection

Traditional conservation accepts animal harm as part of its work, while compassionate conservation questions this. This has led to critics claiming compassionate conservation is a “do-nothing” framework — but is it? READ MORE

Jan 16 2026 | Tamara Kedves

Do People Who Keep Exotic Animals Care About Conservation?

Researchers explore what motivates people to keep exotic animals as pets and whether this is linked to support for conservation. READ MORE

Jan 14 2026 | Catalina López

Coalitions As Engines Of Change: A Case Study With Aquatic Animal Alliance

Coalition work requires patience, critical reflection, and a systems-based approach. In this blog, Catalina López shows us how the Aquatic Animal Alliance has mobilized many groups to make change for fishes and other sea life. READ MORE

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