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

Aug 6 2025 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – August 2025

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about quail farming, gaps in global conservation funding, app-based veg*n challenges, and more. READ MORE

Aug 4 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Fish Resilience Is An Ethical Issue

Fishes can readily “bounce back” from challenges in their environment. While this resilience is often portrayed as beneficial for their welfare, its pursuit in aquaculture settings raises serious ethical concerns. READ MORE

Jul 31 2025 | Mia Elliott

Global Commercial Wild Animal Farming: What We Know

Fragments of data help tell the story of commercial wild animal farming, a growing worldwide industry that warrants greater scrutiny and transparency. READ MORE

Jul 29 2025 | Ian Hammond

Farmed Tilapia Welfare In Egypt

Tilapia farming is the cornerstone of Egyptian aquaculture. So what does the current state of tilapia welfare look like for one of the world’s leading producers? READ MORE

Jul 25 2025 | Rekha Sharma

Welfare Framing Is Common In Media But Lags In Scientific Articles

When it comes to the exotic pet trade, news stories emphasize animal welfare, while peer-reviewed research addresses it from multiple angles — conservation in particular. READ MORE

Jul 23 2025 | Carol Kline

Tourism As A Driver Of Local Economies – And Animal Exploitation

Around the world, animals often figure into the tourism industry. This blog provides a critical look at how we can balance tourism’s economic impact with an ethical relationship with animals. READ MORE

Jul 23 2025 | Nino O'shea-Nejad

Three Common Assumptions Undermine Insect Farming Research

Researchers critique the scientific literature on insect farming, revealing flawed assumptions about sustainability, feed sources, and economic viability. READ MORE

Jul 21 2025 | Jo Quaid

What If We Assumed That All Animals Are Conscious?

Rather than focusing on which animals are conscious, this article argues that it’s far more relevant to animal welfare to determine how animals experience consciousness. READ MORE

Jul 18 2025 | Ian Hammond

Marine Aquaculture: A Sea Of Problems?

While proponents of aquaculture see it as a promising means of providing food security and economic growth, concerns have been raised regarding its impacts on marine ecosystems. READ MORE

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