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

Aug 31 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Habitat For Mammals Projected To Shrink Globally

By 2050, mammal habitats are projected to shrink in all regions of the world, with the most significant decreases happening in Africa and South America. READ MORE

Aug 20 2020 | Siobhan Ballan

How Does The Public Feel About Crimes Against Wildlife?

In this study, researchers explore how the public perceives wildlife crimes, finding that a significant portion think stealing a loaf of bread is worse than killing a deer outside of hunting season. READ MORE

Aug 19 2020 | Joy McLeod

Animal Advocacy In The U.S. & Canada: Advocate Origins

Faunalytics’ study of animal advocacy in the U.S. and Canada included questions about how advocates got their start in the movement. This analysis provides more detail about those questions. READ MORE

Aug 17 2020 | Owen Rogers

Reptile Sentience And Why It Matters

Reptile sentience is an understudied topic by any measure. This article looks at how it could be pursued further, and why it's important. READ MORE

Aug 13 2020 | David Kates

Captive Lobster Welfare In The U.K.: A Review

U.K. researchers studied lobsters and tanks inside supermarkets and found a range of animal welfare concerns that could cause stress and pain. READ MORE

Jul 27 2020 | Jeanette Shutay

Wildlife Consumption in Northern Laos

In Laos, consumer demand for the wildlife trade is not sustainable, resulting in various species becoming at-risk of extinction. READ MORE

Jul 13 2020 | Faunalytics

Discrimination Against ‘Invasive’ Species: An Ethical Exploration

In this study, the authors use the story of the green iguana to explore and critique the concept of an invasive species, drawing on an analysis of discrimination to make their case. READ MORE

Jul 8 2020 | karol orzechowski

What You Think About Us: 2020 Community Survey Results

The results from our 2020 community survey show strong encouragement for what we do, and offer some excellent ideas for how we can make concrete improvements. READ MORE