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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Nov 8 2022 | Jordan Archambault

Deep Sea Mining And Noise Pollution

A noisy sea can be terrible for aquatic animal welfare. This study looks at noise pollution from deep-sea mining and calls for a reevaluation of future mining projects. READ MORE

Nov 7 2022 | Faunalytics

Wind Energy And The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Wind farms can help reduce carbon emissions, but they might also harm local bird populations. A new study looks at how the Eurasian eagle owl copes with construction activities. READ MORE

Nov 2 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – November 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about dairy cow grazing, elephant ranges, the importance of sleep for dogs, and more. READ MORE

Oct 27 2022 | Erdem Ozan Meral

Shark Fin Trade Drives Unsustainable Fishing And Extinctions

The unregulated international shark fin trade may be driving unsustainable fishing practices and threatening sharks, rays, and chimeras with extinction. READ MORE

Oct 24 2022 | Susan Gabriel

Attitudes Toward Marine Environments In China

Research has found that environmental concerns and attitudes toward marine life are linked. This study explores such attitudes among coastal populations in China. READ MORE

Oct 20 2022 | Narges Kalantari

Captivity Harms Brain Function In Elephants And Cetaceans

Captivity results in many negative health consequences for elephants and cetaceans. Research suggests that it also causes neural damage. READ MORE

Oct 18 2022 | Simon Völker

How Can We Avoid Mass Extinctions?

Strategies to save species from extinction have failed far too often. How do these plans go wrong and, moving forward, how can we ensure that new plans will succeed? READ MORE

Oct 10 2022 | Trent Davidson

Why Did The Amphibian Cross The Road?

Busy roads present major challenges to amphibian populations. This study yields insights into the effectiveness of tunnels and other protection measures. READ MORE

Oct 5 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – October 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about cultivated meat, animal transport in the E.U., working conditions of migrant fishers, and more. READ MORE

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