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Wild Animals

Research relating to hunting, trapping, endangered species, "exotic" pets, wildlife trade, conservation, and related subjects.

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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

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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

Nov 27 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

An Unspoken Carcinogen For Wildlife: Human Activity

Scientists consider humans an oncogenic species, and outline which anthropogenic impacts may increase the risk of cancer in wildlife. READ MORE

Nov 23 2018 | Alexander Holst

Wish You Were Here: The Atlantic Forest Biome And Biodiversity

New study shows that humans have caused the Atlantic Forest to be “half-emptied” of medium and large mammals. READ MORE

Nov 20 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Mammal Biodiversity: How Long Will It Take To Recover And How Can We Help?

Mammal biodiversity will take millions of years to recover and our best chance at speeding the process up is prioritized conservation. READ MORE

Nov 16 2018 | Ivy Collier

Bringing Together Cat Caretakers And Bird Conservationists

With millions of free-roaming cats posing a threat to wildlife, researchers try to bridge the gap between cat colony caretakers and bird conservation professionals. READ MORE

Nov 14 2018 | Jo Anderson

Giving To Animals: New Data On Who And How

The preferences and attitudes of people who donate to animal causes are explored in Faunalytics’ reanalysis of data provided by the Blackbaud Institute and Edge Research. READ MORE

Nov 13 2018 | Aidan O'Gara

Ecotourism: Funding Conservation Or Forcing Extinction?

National parks and nature preserves bring in money to help pay for conservation efforts, but human trafffic also causes disturbance and harm to local wildlife. For some species, ecotourism can mean the difference between survival and extinction. READ MORE

Nov 6 2018 | karol orzechowski

Feral Cats, Behavior, And Population Control Strategies

We can link the effective control of feral cats to their prey resources, especially where there is little human contact. Predator-prey relationships vary by geography, so the knowledge of frontline of wildlife managers is critical. READ MORE

Nov 2 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Aquatic Animal Welfare: Exploring The Scientific Basis

Researchers highlight the wide-spreading implications of the precautionary principle when it comes to the sentience of aquatic animals. READ MORE

Oct 30 2018 | karol orzechowski

Cost-Benefit Analyses Of Conservation: A Case Study From China

Considering human development when setting conservation targets is necessary for cost-effective programs, which in turn are necessary for conservation and economic development to co-exist. READ MORE