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

Nov 30 2016 | Faunalytics

Using Survey Data To Reduce Demand For Ivory

A new blog explores the demand for ivory from the consumer side, and how advocates might refine their campaigns to hit the right notes. READ MORE

Nov 29 2016 | Faunalytics

Willingness To Pay For Environmental And Animal Benefits

Consumers show a variable willingness to pay for benefits related to meat, the environment, and water usage. Is the incentive worth it? READ MORE

Nov 24 2016 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Towards Animals Over The Past Three Decades

A longitudinal survey of people from the U.S. shows a steadily growing concern for animals, especially bats, sharks, vultures, wolves, and coyotes. READ MORE

Nov 21 2016 | Faunalytics

Climate Change, Disease, & Human-Carnivore Conflicts

Climate change can promote disease in animals and disease can promote human-animal conflicts. How do we interrupt the cycle? READ MORE

Nov 18 2016 | Faunalytics

Saving The Amur Tiger

If we hope to save the Amur tiger in Russia, we need to create protective zones to preserve their natural complex living situation. READ MORE

Nov 16 2016 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2016: Analysis & Takeaways

In our final blog for the 2016 Animal Tracker, we try to make sense of the results by exploring awareness, support, and cognitive dissonance. READ MORE

Nov 15 2016 | Faunalytics

Conservation Lessons From The California Spotted Owl

A new method to estimate population changes in the California spotted owl over time show a bigger decline in their numbers than previously thought. READ MORE