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

Sep 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

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

Sep 29 2015 | karol orzechowski

Traditional Use, Tourism, and Conservation

Most local, culturally important species are threatened by traditional use practices, but they are more likely to be protected if they are involved in local tourism. READ MORE

Sep 26 2015 | karol orzechowski

Zoos May Reinforce Conservation Mindedness, But Not Create It

Zoos do not create conservation-mindedness from thin air and visitors who don't already appreciate nature may not be positively impacted by what they see. READ MORE

Sep 22 2015 | karol orzechowski

Is It Possible to ‘Enrich’ Marine Animal Captivity?

Enriching the environment of captive fish is important, but we also need to develop our understanding and recognition of stress and pain in fish. READ MORE

Sep 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Priorities?

29% of zoo visitors think ensuring the animals' welfare is a key responsibility for zoos, but none of the zoos in this study identified it as a top priority. READ MORE

Sep 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Whaling in Norway: Subsidizing a Dead Industry

The government in Norway is subsidizing a whaling industry that most residents see as a relic of a distant past. READ MORE

Sep 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Fore!: Urban Development, Kangaroos, and Golf Courses

Some kangaroos seem to be successfully living in Australia's "urban matrix." However, it is a challenge to keep them safe in this unusual environment. READ MORE

Sep 13 2015 | karol orzechowski

Ship Noise and Killer Whales

Underwater ship noise has a slight impact on killer whales' movements and may limit their ability to catch prey, but the effects could be even greater. READ MORE

Sep 12 2015 | karol orzechowski

Endangered Species and Artificial Insemination: A Natural Fit?

Some scientists think that artificial insemination may help to boost the numbers of endangered species. A great idea or an example of scientific arrogance? READ MORE

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