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

Sep 20 2019 | Jeanette Shutay

Debris Is Killing Sharks And Rays

Sharks and rays are getting entangled in human debris in the oceans, and it has become a significant problem impacting marine wildlife more broadly. READ MORE

Sep 19 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

We know very little about how wild animals react to life-threatening weather events due to climate change. This article discusses how we might be able to learn more, and help. READ MORE

Sep 18 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasiveness

There are many issues with keeping exotic companion animals, but it's often unclear what we should do to reduce demand for them. This blog looks at the issue in depth from different advocacy perspectives. READ MORE

Sep 13 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

A review of existing literature on bird culture and its evolution finds a broad range of social and cultural behavior in a wide range of species. READ MORE

Sep 10 2019 | Sara Streeter

The Unintended Consequences of Backyard Bird Feeders

Feeding wild birds has become a multi-billion-dollar global industry. This study examines the impact of this human activity on the size and composition of bird populations in Britain. READ MORE

Sep 5 2019 | Kopal Jha

Do Wild Animals Suffer More Than They Enjoy Life?

The suffering of wild animals may not be as easy to weigh as we have previously believed... but that shouldn't preclude us from acting to alleviate it whenever possible. READ MORE

Sep 2 2019 | Stuart Babcock

The Effect Of Coal And Mineral Mines On Stream Fishes

The effects of mining on aquatic environments can be devastating, but gaps still remain in our knowledge. This study looks at the impacts of mining on fish habitat health, in local and regional contexts. READ MORE

Aug 22 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Raven See, Raven Feel: Emotional Contagion In Birds

Researchers find evidence supporting the idea that birds' emotional reactions may be contagious – meaning that when one is suffering, others may feel distress as well. READ MORE

Aug 19 2019 | Kelley Kite

How Zoos Should Take Care Of Animals As They Age

As zoo animals get older, physical and mental changes can limit their opportunities to experience positive well-being. This review discusses age-related changes and ways to improve the lives of animals trapped in captivity. READ MORE

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