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

Dec 4 2024 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – December 2024

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about chicken welfare commitments, children’s perception of animals used for food, the awareness of male chick culling, and more. READ MORE

Nov 29 2024 | Guillaume Reho

Invertebrate Welfare Is Overlooked In Public Aquariums

Aquarium visitors sometimes mention animal welfare issues when writing online reviews, but invertebrates are rarely considered. READ MORE

Nov 28 2024 | Jenny Amphaeris

Enhancing Success At Wild Animal Rescue Centers

Wild animal rescue centers can tell us a lot about human impacts on wildlife populations, but there’s room for improvement when it comes to data collection and access. READ MORE

Nov 27 2024 | Brooke Haggerty

In It Together: Lifting Other Advocates Up This Giving Tuesday

In our third annual blog on inequity in charitable giving, the Faunalytics team highlights 10 more organizations to support this giving season. READ MORE

Nov 20 2024 | Aeneas Koosis

Fur Farming: Too Costly To Continue?

Researchers reviewed the scientific literature on fur farming and found significant animal welfare, zoonotic disease, and environmental risks. READ MORE

Nov 6 2024 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – November 2024

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about companion animal care costs, the environmental impact of fur, shrimp farming, and more. READ MORE

Nov 6 2024 | Dr. S. Marek Muller

Risk Aversion In Wild Animal Welfare

Human intervention in wild animal welfare is a complex issue within animal ethics. Depending on your risk tolerance, certain interventions on behalf of wild animals may be more justifiable. READ MORE

Nov 5 2024 | David Rooney

Effective Messaging For Sharks

Some marine animals were historically feared but are now more favored and protected. Is it possible to also improve the social standing of sharks, who currently face significant bias? READ MORE

Oct 28 2024 | Adam Holt

What’s Required For Wild Animal Welfare Interventions To Be Effective

This report outlines what’s needed for human interventions to successfully improve the welfare of wild animals at scale. READ MORE

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