Wild Animals

Research relating to hunting, trapping, endangered species, "exotic" pets, wildlife trade, conservation, and related subjects.

Lead Ammunition Poisons Eagles And Bears Across Canada

Sep 17 2026 Meghann Cant

Lead ammunition used in big-game hunting scatters hundreds of kilograms of this toxic metal across Canada each year, putting eagles, bears, and other scavengers at risk. READ MORE

Lead Ammunition Poisons Eagles And Bears Across Canada

Lead ammunition used in big-game hunting scatters hundreds of kilograms of this toxic metal across Canada each year, putting eagles, bears, and other scavengers at risk. READ MORE

Sep 17 2026 Meghann Cant

In the Spotlight

Jun 24 2016 | Faunalytics

Conservation And ‘Placeholder’ Species: A Case Study With Coyotes

With an approach similar to "Trap, Neuter, Release" programs, the introduction of "placeholder" species can reduce hybrids and preserve endangered carnivores. READ MORE

Jun 17 2016 | Faunalytics

Amphibian Conservation: Current Challenges And Directions

Captive breeding and reintroduction programs have done wonders for some amphibian species, but imaginative solutions are needed to deal with coming threats. READ MORE

Jun 15 2016 | Faunalytics

Marine Conservation And Surrogate Species

New research shows that maintaining and restoring marine ecosystems with surrogate species can help preserve functional seascape connections. READ MORE

Jun 10 2016 | Faunalytics

Animals, Tourism, And Values

Making tourism accountable to animals involves understanding the links between people's values and their actions. READ MORE

Jun 9 2016 | Faunalytics

Setting Practical Conservation Goals: A Case Study With Birds In The Andes

Setting practical goals for conserving birds in the Andes is challenging, but necessary, and may have implications for other species. READ MORE

Jun 6 2016 | Faunalytics

Understanding Drivers Of The Trade In Wild Animal Parts

Socio-economic and cultural factors need to be integrated into conservation policies aimed at reducing the trade in wildlife parts. READ MORE

Jun 3 2016 | Faunalytics

Dolphin Stress During Capture-Release Health Checks

Wild dolphins exhibit a "typical mammalian response" to the stress of being captured and restrained. Can we conduct health checks differently? READ MORE

May 30 2016 | Faunalytics

Ivory Trade Is Not The Only Threat To Elephants

Resistance to conservation is related to the marginalization of poor populations, and not all human-elephant violence is related to ivory. READ MORE

May 27 2016 | Faunalytics

U.S. Fur Trapping Stats, 2015

This annual review of trapping statistics in the United States shows that almost 80% of trappers say that fur is "not at all important" for their income. READ MORE

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