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

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May 9 2013 | Faunalytics

Monkeys Show Threat-Sensitive Responses To Humans

This study found that monkeys were able to distinguish between human hunters who posed a threat, and humans who did not pose a threat. READ MORE

May 8 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Veterinary and Behavioral Analysis of Dolphin Killing Methods Currently Used in the “Drive Hunt” in Taiji, Japan

Study finds the Taiji dolphin slaughter does not conform to recognized welfare requirements. READ MORE

Apr 19 2013 | Faunalytics

Third-Party Social Evaluation Of Humans By Monkeys

This study has found that monkeys evaluate individuals based not only on their own personal interaction with them but also based on witnessing the individual’s interaction with others. READ MORE

Apr 8 2013 | Faunalytics

Assessing the Risk of Ships Striking Large Whales in Marine Spatial Planning

Concentrating shipping traffic would not help curb ship strikes of blue whales—a species whose risk of collisions is greater than that allowed under law. READ MORE

Apr 3 2013 | Faunalytics

Longitudinal Analysis Of Attitudes Toward Wolves

This study examined Wisconsin residents’ attitudes towards wolves and found that there was increased amount of fear for wolves and increased desire to poach wolves. READ MORE

Mar 27 2013 | Faunalytics

Conserving Large Carnivores: Dollars And Fence

In a comparison of fenced reserves and landscape-level approaches, the fenced reserves were found to be a more effective conservation tactic. READ MORE

Mar 20 2013 | Faunalytics

Assessing The Safety Of Predation Deterrent Devices To Pet Cats

Predation deterrent devices in cats are shown to have minimal risks, with injuries and death being infrequent. READ MORE

Mar 18 2013 | Faunalytics

Devastating Decline Of Forest Elephants In Central Africa

The African forest elephant population has declined by 62%, with much of the decline due to poaching and the international trade in ivory. READ MORE

Mar 11 2013 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Of Michigan Towards Lethal Wildlife Management

A public opinion survey from Michigan on the acceptability of killing wildlife reveals 56% of people support hunting for food, while 89% agree with lethal measures to erradicate wildlife diseases. READ MORE

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