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

Jun 12 2018 | Selena Darlim

Manatees And Marine Debris: News From Brazil

The ocean environment where manatees live near Brazil holds a significant amount of garbage, which may hinder the success of manatee conservation. READ MORE

Jun 11 2018 | Mona Zahir

The Role Of Trees In Deer-Vehicle Accidents

Vegetation alongside roads increases the likelihood of deer-vehicle collisions. Managing it properly could help to mitigate accidents and save lives. READ MORE

Jun 1 2018 | Selena Darlim

Tourism And Dolphin Disturbance

A computer model can generate a realistic representation of the social and behavioral dynamics of the dolphin and boat populations, as well as observed patterns of disturbance. READ MORE

May 31 2018 | Tor Pothecary

Eco-Friendliness And Masculinity: Is There A ‘Green-Feminine’ Stereotype?

Men’s willingness to engage in "green behaviors" may be influenced by threatening or affirming their masculinity, as well as by using "masculine" rather than "conventional" green branding. READ MORE

May 30 2018 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2018: Methods & Overview

Results from the 2018 Faunalytics Animal Tracker are in! This blog provides a summary, background, and methodology and explores the most relevant results for animal advocates. READ MORE

May 29 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Deforestation And Its Effects On Bird Communities

Scientists combine bird detection data with mathematical modelling and show that bird diversity is greater in forests not exposed to logging. READ MORE

May 22 2018 | Mona Zahir

Improving The Survival Of Migratory Animals

Climate change and human activity can have a huge effect on animal migration. Research shows the migration patterns of younger animals may be the key to managing and forecasting the declines of many threatened species. READ MORE

May 15 2018 | Christina Skasa

Are North American Wildlife Management Approaches Sufficiently Science Based?

Many agencies claim that their wildlife management approaches are science-based. This study challenges that claim by showing how key scientific “hallmarks” are largely absent from their plans. READ MORE

May 11 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Feeding The World Without Destroying Forests

Many options exist to meet the global food demand in 2050 without more deforestation, even at low crop-yield levels. This study explores future scenarios and potential ways forward. READ MORE

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