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

Mar 17 2017 | Stella Bang

Managing Human-Coyote Conflicts In Cities Via Prey Species

Study establishes a direct link between human-carnivore conflicts and prey species, and points to the importance of conserving urban prey. READ MORE

Mar 16 2017 | Lukas Jasiunas

We Are Not Alone: The Universal Dangers Of Social Isolation

Scientists find that chronic stress brought on by social isolation leads to significant chromosome wear in highly social species. READ MORE

Mar 8 2017 | Faunalytics

Prejudice Towards Animals

How we treat animals is not consistent and not even. Where does animal prejudice come from, and what can advocates do about it? READ MORE

Mar 7 2017 | Faunalytics

Polar Bears, Zoos, And Repetitive Pacing

A study that quantitatively assesses polar bear pacing finds that it indicates the animals are disconnected from their captive environment. READ MORE

Mar 2 2017 | Faunalytics

Climate Change, Sea Levels, And Leatherback Turtles

Sea level rises and increased intensity of storms and hurricanes could significantly increase beach inundation and erosion, affecting leatherback nesting. READ MORE

Mar 1 2017 | Faunalytics

The Status Of Asian Elephants In Southern India

A review of Asian elephant populations in Southern India finds that within protected areas the plan works well, but outside, not so much. READ MORE

Feb 24 2017 | Mona Zahir

Nonlethal Sampling To Help Avoid Re-Extinction

Sampling sensitive populations can potentially push them towards extinction. It may be time for field biologists to reconsider sampling methods. READ MORE

Feb 22 2017 | Faunalytics

Protecting Polar Bears With A Large Marine Ecosystem Approach

Research shows that a "Large Marine Ecosystem" approach helps make assessments for polar bears that reach across boundaries and provide a clearer picture. READ MORE

Feb 13 2017 | Faunalytics

Ski Resorts And Reptiles: Studying The Impacts

Ski resorts can do much more to mitigate the impact they have on local wildlife, while still providing human recreation spaces. READ MORE

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