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May 20 2026 | Nino O'shea-Nejad

The Moral Weight Project Explained: Part 1

In the first of two blogs, this explainer examines how Rethink Priorities compared welfare capacity across species, with results that may reshape how advocates think about impact. READ MORE

May 19 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity. READ MORE

May 15 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Barren Environments Amplify Pain In Captive Animals

Gathering evidence from diverse fields, this review makes the case that for animals in barren, confined environments, pain isn’t just unrelieved — it’s amplified. READ MORE

May 12 2026 | Meghann Cant

Rodeo Calves Experience Fear While In The Chute

An examination of video footage from an Australian rodeo found that calves experience fear and stress while confined in the chute — before the calf-roping event even begins. READ MORE

May 11 2026 | Mia Elliott

Bumble Bees Spread String Pulling Through Social Learning

In this experiment, bumble bees learned to pull strings to access rewards, with behavior spreading within and between colonies. READ MORE

May 1 2026 | Meghann Cant

Lifetime Hardship Predicts Repetitive Behavior In Macaques

A study reveals how negative experiences over time may create lasting behavioral scars in rhesus macaques used for research. READ MORE

Apr 30 2026 | Maria Schurr

Not Horsing Around: How Fireworks Harm Equids

For equids, fireworks can be distressing and even deadly. This study looks at the behavioral and physical effects that fireworks have on horses and donkeys, and how their guardians attempt to minimize the danger. READ MORE

Apr 27 2026 | Meghann Cant

Left To Suffer: Welfare Failures In Australia’s Slaughterhouses

Researchers analyzed over 500 incident reports from Australian export slaughterhouses, identifying serious welfare issues and considerable delays in relieving animal suffering. READ MORE

Apr 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Improving The Welfare Of Indonesia’s Laying Ducks

In Indonesia, ducks used for eggs face severe welfare issues in battery cages. Transitioning to cage-free systems can improve their health and behavior. READ MORE

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