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Wild Animals

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

eastern cottontail rabbit in grass running away

Should Humans Prevent Wild Animal Suffering?

Mar 19 2026 Alyssa Hanes

Disease, predation, parasites, starvation, and early death are routine features of life in the wild. If wild animal suffering is as widespread and severe as it appears, is leaving nature alone really the most ethical choice? READ MORE

eastern cottontail rabbit in grass running away

Should Humans Prevent Wild Animal Suffering?

Disease, predation, parasites, starvation, and early death are routine features of life in the wild. If wild animal suffering is as widespread and severe as it appears, is leaving nature alone really the most ethical choice? READ MORE

Mar 19 2026 Alyssa Hanes

In the Spotlight

Jan 31 2011 | Faunalytics

2010 Top Ten Worst Zoos For Elephants

In Defense of Animals has published their 2010 list of the top ten worst zoos for elephants in the U.S. READ MORE

Jan 26 2011 | Faunalytics

Consumers on a Mission to Force a Change in Public Policy: A Qualitative Study of the Ongoing Canadian Seafood Boycott

A netnography looks at pledges submitted to an online petition designed to recruit consumer participation in the contentious Canadian Seafood Boycott. READ MORE

Jan 25 2011 | Faunalytics

What Motivates Consumers To Participate In Boycotts

This study uses netnography to investigate boycott motivations and perceived boycott participation costs by analyzing consumer comments submitted to an online boycott petition. READ MORE

Jan 25 2011 | Faunalytics

Importance Of Ecological Economics To Wildlife Conservation

This article discusses the role of economic growth for wildlife, titled “ecological economics.” READ MORE

Jan 17 2011 | Faunalytics

Sex Differences In Chimpanzee’s Use Of Toys Resemble Those Of Humans

A study has found that male chimpanzees play more often with masculine toys than their feminine counter-parts. These sex differences have been attributed to females interest in infant care. READ MORE

Jan 3 2011 | Faunalytics

Children, Animals, And Leisure Settings

Children can retain a number of specific memories after a visit to a zoo or a museum, though there are differences in the types of things they remember have some differences. READ MORE

Dec 20 2010 | Faunalytics

Study: Crossbow Hunters Aren’t Newbies

A survey of new crossbow hunters has found that only 1% had no previous experience of hunting before. READ MORE

Dec 17 2010 | Faunalytics

Changing Attitudes Toward California’s Cougars

This article covers the changing attitudes towards cougars and the debates surrounding the hunting and protection of those animals. READ MORE

Dec 10 2010 | Faunalytics

Study Finds Mountain Lions May Be Eating More Than Previously Believed

Mountain lions through focusing on hunting juveniles, consume a far greater amount of prey than what had previously been believed. READ MORE

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