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Dec 7 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Effects of Social Disruption in Elephants Persist Decades after Culling

This study sheds new light on the potential long-term negative consequences of severely disruptive human activity on elephants’ key decision-making abilities, which are fundamental to their ability to function in complex societies. READ MORE

Dec 5 2013 | Kathryn Asher

2012 National Pet Obesity Survey Results

An unhealthy body weight is a leading health concern for companion animals in the U.S. READ MORE

Nov 28 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Effects of Preadoption Counseling on the Prevention of Separation Anxiety in Newly Adopted Shelter Dogs

Separation anxiety is a common behavior problem in recently adopted shelter dogs, and may be difficult to treat using only basic, interventional information. READ MORE

Nov 25 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Best Friends’ Inaugural Pet Adoption Survey

This study by Best Friends Animal Society explores awareness and attitudes in the U.S. about companion animal adoption and animals in shelters, revealing overall positive attitudes and a number of interesting misconceptions. READ MORE

Nov 19 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Survey: What Seattle Thinks About the Woodland Park Zoo’s Elephant Program

This survey sought opinions from Seattleites on retiring the zoo’s elephants, perceptions of the credibility of the zoo’s task force on the topic, and the likelihood they would visit the zoo if there were no longer an elephant exhibit. READ MORE

Nov 18 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Test of the ‘Genetic Rescue’ Technique Using Bottlenecked Donor Populations of Drosophila Melanogaster

This study used flies to study whether the inbred offspring of one population could later mate with the inbred offspring of another population and reintroduce genetic variation, with an eye toward strategies for endangered species recovery. READ MORE

Nov 12 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Eighteen Reasons Animal Behaviourists Avoid Involvement in Conservation

This paper addresses 18 perceived impediments that deter animal behaviorists from engaging in conservation efforts, and provides compelling counter-arguments for each, emphasizing the relevance of animal behavior to many conservation issues. READ MORE

Nov 12 2013 | Florence Williams

Dog Bites Stats And Solutions

No particular dog breed is more prone to causing serious dog bites than others, yet the public believes in that certain breeds are more dangerous than others. READ MORE

Nov 12 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Problem of Dog-Related Incidents and Encounters

This booklet describes the prevalence of dog bites, reasons a dog might be aggressive, and other factors leading to or resulting from dog bites as a safety guide for officers and others who might interact with unfamiliar dogs. READ MORE

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Effects of Social Disruption in Elephants Persist Decades after Culling

2012 National Pet Obesity Survey Results

Effects of Preadoption Counseling on the Prevention of Separation Anxiety in Newly Adopted Shelter Dogs

Best Friends’ Inaugural Pet Adoption Survey

A Survey: What Seattle Thinks About the Woodland Park Zoo’s Elephant Program

A Test of the ‘Genetic Rescue’ Technique Using Bottlenecked Donor Populations of Drosophila Melanogaster

Eighteen Reasons Animal Behaviourists Avoid Involvement in Conservation

Dog Bites Stats And Solutions

The Problem of Dog-Related Incidents and Encounters

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