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Wild Animals

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

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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

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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

Apr 12 2012 | Faunalytics

In Situ Replication Of Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder

Some scientists attribute the recent colony collapse disorder to the usage of pesticide and this author found further evidence to prove bees exposed to insecticide die. READ MORE

Apr 6 2012 | Faunalytics

In The Light Of Evolution, Volume II: Biodiversity And Extinction

This volume is dedicated to issues of biodiversity and extinction and may be of interest to animal advocates working on issues of extinction. READ MORE

Apr 1 2012 | Faunalytics

Youth Attitudes Toward Hunting: Research Nutshell

About half of youth have been invited to go hunting, with only half of those invited to go hunting actually accepting the invitation and only 50% would consider going again. READ MORE

Mar 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Spatial Dynamics and Expanded Vertical Niche of Blue Sharks in Oceanographic Fronts Reveal Habitat Targets for Conservation

Study finds blue sharks tend to hunt in deeper waters than previously thought and that areas where they hunt are where long-line fishing boats are set up. READ MORE

Mar 3 2012 | Faunalytics

Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing

A report from the U.N. Panel on Global Sustainability covers dietary decisions, discussed under the heading of "enabling sustainable choices." READ MORE

Feb 13 2012 | Faunalytics

Accredited Marine Parks, Aquariums and Zoos Best Places for Children to Learn About, Connect with Marine Mammals

A poll from the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, looks at aquarium attendance and attitudes in the US, showing some biased results. READ MORE

Feb 4 2012 | Faunalytics

Mammal Declines After Proliferation Of Burmese Pythons

The Burmese python is an invasive species in the biodiversity of Florida’s Everglade National park. As an apex predator, they have caused mass depletion of native species of rabbits, foxes, and bobcats. READ MORE

Feb 1 2012 | Faunalytics

Survey Of Shelter Leaders Shows Strength And Unity Of Animal Movement

This survey of animal shelter workers has found that the animal protection movement is united on various animal protection issues. READ MORE

Jan 30 2012 | Faunalytics

Virginia Voters Oppose Cruel Practice Of “Fox Penning” By More Than 8-To-1 Margin

Most people in Virginia oppose the practice of fox penning, the practice of putting foxes in enclosures so that dogs can hunt them down and kill them. READ MORE