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

Feb 15 2021 | Matthew O'Shaughnessy

Threatened Species Often Wait Years For Legal Protection

Identifying endangered species is only half the battle: there are often long delays before they are added to the international registries that grant protection. READ MORE

Feb 8 2021 | Thomas Richardson

Effective Conservation Messaging In Wildlife Tourism

What role does wildlife tourism play in conservation? According to a review, the answer is ‘currently, not much,' but it has great potential to help animals if we can get the messaging right. READ MORE

Jan 27 2021 | Vincent Chow, BSc; Yassin Alaya, BSc; Jo Anderson, PhD

COVID-19 & Animals: Chinese Citizens’ Beliefs About COVID-19’s Links With Animal Agriculture

This study replicates Faunalytics' U.S. COVID-19 poll conducted in March 2020, and finds that most Chinese respondents show strong support for legislation that would protect both animals and human health. READ MORE

Jan 22 2021 | Sara Streeter

Wildlife Protection In Laos

Balancing the needs of people, animals, and the environment is a great challenge in economically poor but biologically rich countries such as Laos PDR. READ MORE

Jan 21 2021 | Sara Streeter

An Animal By Any Other Name

We define “personhood” partly by cognitive ability, but there are other factors to consider. READ MORE

Jan 14 2021 | Faunalytics

The Harms Of Alligator Wrestling

Analysis of alligator wrestling videos in Florida reveals systemic welfare harms for these animals, and little evidence that the attraction promotes positive conservation outcomes. READ MORE

Jan 12 2021 | Thyl Moors

International Trade Regulation Fails To Protect Many Reptile Species

36% of all reptile species are available on the online market. This article highlights the gaps in international trade regulation, the consequences for biodiversity, and ways to address it. READ MORE

Jan 4 2021 | Siobhan Ballan

How Does Illegal Hunting Affect Species Decline?

The illegal killing of protected species during hunts is opportunistic rather than direct: hunters may not set out to target protected species but do so anyway if they happen to be there. READ MORE