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

Mar 13 2026 | Konrad Müller

Climate Change Increases Conflict Between Humans And Wild Animals

Climate change can impact how wild animals move through the landscape. How does this affect rates of conflict with humans, and are some species more at risk than others? READ MORE

Mar 5 2026 | Jessica Ginocchio

Welfare Considerations For Lobsters Sold Live For Food

Aquarium conditions for lobsters in places like restaurants and supermarkets fail to take into account the animals’ needs. READ MORE

Mar 4 2026 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – March 2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about introducing new cats to multi-cat households, support for a meat tax in Finland, deterring black bears from residential garbage, and more. READ MORE

Feb 26 2026 | Meghann Cant

Humane Stunning For Wild-Caught Fishes: The Evidence

Scientists highlight a massive welfare gap in wild capture fisheries, where trillions of animals suffer due to a lack of species-specific stunning research. READ MORE

Feb 24 2026 | Aeneas Koosis

Keeping The Public From Feeding Wild Animals Requires Ongoing Work

A seven-year study demonstrates that management campaigns reduce deer feeding — but the effects don’t last. READ MORE

Feb 20 2026 | Holly Thackeray

Captivity Framed As Connection: Japan’s Exotic Animal Cafes

In Japan’s animal cafes, customers can experience the thrill of exotic species up close. But at what cost to animal welfare? READ MORE

Feb 17 2026 | David Church

Lion-Keeping Is More Popular Than Ever In Thailand

By collecting and analyzing data on captive lions in Thailand over seven years, researchers identified ownership, breeding, and management trends for these non-native big cats. The consequences for animal welfare and public safety are significant. READ MORE

Feb 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Minding Other Minds: Evidence For Cephalopod Sentience And Intelligence

Experts synthesize evidence of intelligence, emotion, and pain in cephalopods like octopuses, cuttlefishes, and squids, offering a scientific bedrock for animal advocates. READ MORE

Feb 9 2026 | Mia Elliott

Bear-Resistant Containers Change Bear Behavior For The Better

An experiment over several years shows how bear-resistant garbage containers support peaceful coexistence between people and wild animals. READ MORE

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