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

Oct 19 2018 | karol orzechowski

Shark-Diving Tourism: Concerns And Challenges

A study on shark-diving tourism outlines various concerns and possible solutions, while also recognizing that it may be an inherently problematic practice. READ MORE

Oct 17 2018 | Debra Teachout, DVM

A Plea For More Post-Release Research In Wildlife Rehabilitation

Guest blogger Debra Teachout reviews wildlife rehab and rescue post-release studies, and urges scientists to make a habit of the practice. READ MORE

Oct 8 2018 | karol orzechowski

Wildlife Management And Public Engagement: A Case Study On Crows

A case study with crows reveals an instance where human-animal conflict may be exaggerated. READ MORE

Sep 28 2018 | Alexander Holst

Flagship Species As Conservation Tools: Koalas As A Case Study

The koala bear, as a flagship species, can improve community education and shift urban planning towards stricter habitat protection in Australia. READ MORE

Sep 21 2018 | Owen Rogers

Dolphin Liberation As A Conservation Tool: A Case Study From Korea

A dolphin conservation case study finds that even when the main goal of an action is success, the scope can be narrow to the point that the victory has minimal further impact. READ MORE

Sep 20 2018 | Faunalytics

Forests, Vegetation, Biomass: More Effects Of Agriculture On Climate

It's not just forests that matter when it comes to absorbing carbon in our atmosphere. Other vegetation may store nearly half our carbon emissions. READ MORE

Sep 18 2018 | Owen Rogers

The Balance Between Large Carnivores, The Environment, And Humans

A review of the status of predator species shows that we need to learn how to coexist with large carnivores if we want to have an ecologically balanced world. READ MORE