36% of all reptile species are available on the online market. This article highlights the gaps in international trade regulation, the consequences for biodiversity, and ways to address it. READ MORE
Efforts to restore China’s giant panda population are going well. However, other animals that share the panda’s range have suffered enormous population declines. READ MORE
The illegal killing of protected species during hunts is opportunistic rather than direct: hunters may not set out to target protected species but do so anyway if they happen to [...] READ MORE
This study replicates Faunalytics' U.S. COVID-19 poll conducted in March 2020, and finds that most Chinese respondents show strong support for legislation that would protect both animals and human health. READ MORE
Analysis of alligator wrestling videos in Florida reveals systemic welfare harms for these animals, and little evidence that the attraction promotes positive conservation outcomes. READ MORE
We define “personhood” partly by cognitive ability, but there are other factors to consider. READ MORE
This month's Index includes facts and figures about animal advocacy Twitter trends, measuring and mitigating burnout among advocates, animal shelter statistics, and much more. READ MORE
Balancing the needs of people, animals, and the environment is a great challenge in economically poor but biologically rich countries such as Laos PDR. READ MORE
What role does wildlife tourism play in conservation? According to a review, the answer is ‘currently, not much,' but it has great potential to help animals if we can get [...] READ MORE
