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Faunalytics Index – July 2020

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and figures about ecotourism in Tanzania, the memory capacity of fishes, decreases in meat consumption in the U.S., and much more. READ MORE

Cows Sound Different To Each Other, Whether We Hear It ...

Researchers find that cows have individual voices that they can recognize, and that their cow speech recognition works in a variety of contexts. READ MORE

Improving Conditions for Elephants in Tourism

A group of researchers summarizes the current understanding of the welfare of tourist elephants in Thailand, offering recommendations for how to improve their well-being and safety. READ MORE

Guidelines For Non-Invasive, Respectful Research With A...

Researchers outline a three-pronged approach to conducting ethical research with animals, using the principles of non-maleficence, beneficence, and voluntary participation. READ MORE

The Dangers Of ‘Biofouled’ Ocean Plastic

When plastic spends time in seawater, it becomes "biofouled" with marine life, from plants to crustaceans. It may start to smell like food, which creates problems for nearby wildlife. READ MORE

Fishes Remember Being Caught For A Long Time

Researchers find that wild cleaner fishes can remember being caught up to 11 months after the fact, and actively try to avoid getting caught again. READ MORE

The Welfare Of Invertebrates: A Starting Point

Invertebrates are rarely included in discussions of animal welfare. This book chapter looks at why that may be the case, and why it’s important to push the issue forward. READ MORE

Plastic Pollution In The Coral Triangle

Many of us know that the waste plastic contaminating our oceans harms a vast array of marine animals. This study looks at its effects on filter feeders who graze in [...] READ MORE

Can Zebrafish Needs Be Met In Captivity?

Zebrafish are used widely in scientific experiments, but their welfare is consistently compromised, as there is little understanding of their natural behavior and social needs. READ MORE

Faunalytics Index – July 2020

Cows Sound Different To Each Other, Whether We Hear It ...

Improving Conditions for Elephants in Tourism

Guidelines For Non-Invasive, Respectful Research With A...

The Dangers Of ‘Biofouled’ Ocean Plastic

Fishes Remember Being Caught For A Long Time

The Welfare Of Invertebrates: A Starting Point

Plastic Pollution In The Coral Triangle

Can Zebrafish Needs Be Met In Captivity?

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Faunalytics Index – July 2020

Cows Sound Different To Each Other, Whether We Hear It ...

Improving Conditions for Elephants in Tourism

Guidelines For Non-Invasive, Respectful Research With A...

The Dangers Of ‘Biofouled’ Ocean Plastic

Fishes Remember Being Caught For A Long Time

The Welfare Of Invertebrates: A Starting Point

Plastic Pollution In The Coral Triangle

Can Zebrafish Needs Be Met In Captivity?

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