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

Feb 6 2016 | karol orzechowski

The State Of The Union Of Animal Law In The U.S.

Creatively using current law isn't enough to push animal law to the place where it needs to be. We need to advocate for stronger laws overall. READ MORE

Feb 2 2016 | karol orzechowski

Wild Animal Suffering: An Overlooked Problem?

Preventing wild-animal suffering will become more and more important - and difficult - as technology advances. READ MORE

Jan 29 2016 | karol orzechowski

Leatherbacks Thriving In Florida: A Case Study

Despite facing extinction in other parts of the world, Leatherback turtles are thriving in Florida. This study may show why. READ MORE

Jan 21 2016 | karol orzechowski

Bug Appétit? Insect Eating And Disgust

Should people eat insects as an alternative to meat? What are the ethical implications of such a shift in "protein sources?" READ MORE

Jan 20 2016 | karol orzechowski

Elephants Reassure Others In Distress

Elephants are extremely sensitive to the emotional states of others in their social groups and seek to comfort them in a variety of ways. READ MORE

Jan 18 2016 | karol orzechowski

Making The Case Against Fur Farming

The fur farming industry, at it's root, is a system that contravenes animal welfare laws and may not be able to be reformed. READ MORE

Jan 16 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Dangers Of Derelict Traps

Derelict fishing traps lead to "ghost fishing." The traps may be out of sight, but that doesn't mean we can keep them out of mind. READ MORE

Jan 13 2016 | karol orzechowski

Can the Law Help Sharks? A Case Study in Canada

Canada has laws to stop shark finning, but not to restrict shark fin products. How can the loopholes be closed? READ MORE

Jan 9 2016 | karol orzechowski

Using ‘Citizen Science’ To Help Monitor Dolphins

"Citizen scientists" can be an accurate and cost-effective source of data when it comes to monitoring coastal cetacean species. READ MORE

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