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Animal Behavior

Apr 28 2016 | Faunalytics

Genetic Diversity And Conservation: A Case Study With Leopards

This study argues that conservation needs to be informed by genetic research to avoid unintentionally compromising the "natural spatial genetic structure" of species. READ MORE

Apr 12 2016 | Jen Wyglinski

Using GPS to Track Social Relationships Among Animals

Using GPS to monitor animal social networks can eliminate some need for direct observation and save time, money, and potentially animal stress. READ MORE

Apr 11 2016 | Faunalytics

Rats, Depression, And Animal Testing

If we are willing to grant that rats can be "depressed" or in "despair," how can we justify experimenting on them? READ MORE

Apr 8 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Danger Of Fishing Gear For Right Whales

For North Atlantic right whales, entanglement in fishing gear can be a major problem and reduce their survival rates by 25% or more. READ MORE

Apr 4 2016 | karol orzechowski

Separating Calves From Their Mothers Causes Prolonged Emotional Distress

Study provides the first scientific, empirical evidence for a phenemonon that animal advocates have known about calves for a long time. READ MORE

Mar 30 2016 | karol orzechowski

Cat And Dog Enrichment For Every Context

There are a number of "best practices" for cat and dog enrichment that can be applied to homes, shelters, and other contexts. READ MORE

Mar 29 2016 | karol orzechowski

Companion Animal Personalities And Standardized Research

"Personality" research with companion animals can help us understand their needs and wants and may have bigger implications for their welfare. READ MORE

Mar 23 2016 | Faunalytics

Promoting Predators As A Conservation Method

Could promoting natural predators lead to a more 'compassionate' form of conservation? READ MORE

Mar 21 2016 | Jen Wyglinski

Companion Animals, People, And OCD

Are there links between how companion animals and people experience Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? READ MORE

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