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

Apr 5 2019 | Mona Zahir

They’re Calling On You: Conservation & Points Of Influence

A case study from Australia looks at how advocates can make the connection between environmental and animal advocacy issues, and take action on both simultaneously. READ MORE

Apr 4 2019 | Kopal Jha

Selecting Sites For Urban Wildlife Sanctuaries

Research from New Zealand provides a useful case study that can help to inform policy on where to locate urban wildlife sanctuaries for maximum effectiveness. READ MORE

Apr 1 2019 | Owen Rogers

The Vital Importance Of Turtles

All animals are important and worthy of protection. Animal advocates should bring more awareness to those who have been overlooked by the mainstream. READ MORE

Mar 27 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Insects – What Does The Future Hold For Them?

Insects' capacity to feel pain or suffer is understudied and poorly understood. This blog explores the many unanswered questions that the possibility of insect sentience brings forth. READ MORE

Mar 25 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Glass Half-Full: Optimistic Bumblebees

Scientists find bumblebees show behaviors that could be interpreted as optimism, regulated by dopamine. The findings support some level of insect sentience. READ MORE

Mar 22 2019 | Sara Streeter

Private Land And Public Good: A Study In Bird Conservation

Moving land into food production results in the loss of significant amounts of wildlife habitat. Private land conservation programs targeting selected species create the most cost-effective outcomes. READ MORE

Mar 19 2019 | Owen Rogers

Wild Animal Suffering: Potential Solutions From CRISPR

In a blend of philosophy and science, this paper argues that CRISPR-based solutions should be are good options to lessen the natural suffering of animals with high reproduction rates. READ MORE

Mar 14 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Honeybees Eat More When Injured

Scientists find that honeybees increase their food intake upon injury, but do not self-administer pain medication. READ MORE

Mar 11 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Just 14 Pieces Of Plastic Can Kill A Turtle

Scientists have found a link between the number of ingested plastic pieces and the probability of mortality due to plastic ingestion in sea turtles. READ MORE

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