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

Jul 16 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

Researchers confirm that several biological and economic factors can be used to predict exotic animal release probability. We look at the study and its implications. READ MORE

Jul 15 2019 | Owen Rogers

Urban Animals And Cancer: What We Know

Cancer is often an excruciatingly painful condition for humans. Are we subjecting wild animals to this pain simply because they happen to live around us? READ MORE

Jul 10 2019 | Linda Tyler

Animal Tracker 2019: Importance Of Animal Protection

In our third instalment of Animal Tracker analysis, we look at how the U.S. public values of different areas of animal protection. READ MORE

Jul 8 2019 | Kopal Jha

Battling For Biodiversity

The civil war in Mozambique upsets the ecological balance of Gorongosa National Park, driving the decline of large-mammal populations. READ MORE

Jul 5 2019 | Owen Rogers

Insects: The Hidden Extinction

An extensive study looks to quantify the extinction of insects around the world, and finds agriculture to be a driving factor in declining populations. READ MORE

Jul 2 2019 | Sara Streeter

Exotic Companion Animals: An Insider’s Look

Reptiles and amphibians kept as companion animals are both a source of, and subject to, a variety of risks. This review offers several viewpoints concerning exotic companion species, from an insider perspective. READ MORE

Jul 1 2019 | Jeanette Shutay

Poaching’s Threat To Rhino Populations

In this study, rhino population statistics were combined with granular data about poaching trends to determine just how much poaching factors into rhino population dynamics. READ MORE

Jun 26 2019 | Linda Tyler

Animal Tracker 2019: Knowledge Of Animal Issues

Our latest Animal Tracker analysis looks at the question of how knowledgeable people feel about different animal issues, and how that perceived knowledge relates to different demographics. READ MORE

Jun 25 2019 | Owen Rogers

Why Do Feral Cats Live Where They Live?

A study from Australia finds that feral cats tend to stay away from topographically-complex environments, preferring simpler lands instead. READ MORE

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