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Apr 28 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

Jellyfishes – Animals On The Verge Of Exploitation?

Jellyfish are increasingly being considered for human consumption. In this blog, Lukas Jasiunas makes a case for putting the brakes on a nascent industry. READ MORE

Apr 19 2021 | Lynda Korimboccus

Supporting Support Dogs: Mitigating Risk From Interactions With Kids

A review of studies spanning a decade finds that the quality of life of assistance, therapy, and companion dogs must inform best practices for child-dog interactions. READ MORE

Apr 15 2021 | Sara Streeter

No Easy Answers To The Plight of Mountain Caribou

A 2019 study suggests lethal wolf control and maternal penning will help the mountain caribou. Scientists in this study disagree. READ MORE

Apr 13 2021 | Trent Davidson

The Importance Of Friends For Non-Human Animals’ Health

“Social determinants of health” are a cornerstone of human well-being. This study sheds light on the comparable benefit for animals as varied as orcas, meerkats, and various species of monkeys. READ MORE

Apr 9 2021 | Hannah McKay

A Potential New Way To Assess Wild Animal Welfare

This study combines conservation and welfare research to lay out a new method and model for assessing wild animal welfare, using wild horses as a case study. READ MORE

Apr 2 2021 | Sara Streeter

The Mind Of A Grasshopper

Scientific evidence suggests that arthropods possess cognitive functions comparable to those of vertebrates, a finding that has significant welfare implications. READ MORE

Mar 30 2021 | Katherine Schofield

Fish Welfare In Indian Aquaculture: Research And Recommendations

A report by the Fish Welfare Initiative outlines a variety of welfare issues in India’s aquaculture industry and highlights opportunities for improvement. READ MORE

Mar 29 2021 | Beth Snyder

The Problem With Picking Up Your Pup Prematurely

In spite of current guidelines, some dog guardians still bring home their pups before they are eight weeks old and without seeing their mothers first. READ MORE

Mar 26 2021 | Ellen Pelos

Wide Open Spaces: Horses Need More Space To Thrive

Veterinary researchers break new ground by examining the welfare of horses being raised for meat on intensive breeding farms. READ MORE

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