Conservation Archives - Page 15 of 78

Oct 18 2022 | Simon Völker

How Can We Avoid Mass Extinctions?

Strategies to save species from extinction have failed far too often. How do these plans go wrong and, moving forward, how can we ensure that new plans will succeed? READ MORE

Oct 10 2022 | Trent Davidson

Why Did The Amphibian Cross The Road?

Busy roads present major challenges to amphibian populations. This study yields insights into the effectiveness of tunnels and other protection measures. READ MORE

Sep 29 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Cancer Risk Varies Across Mammal Species

Species that are larger and have longer life expectancies aren’t more likely to die from cancer. Cancer mortality rates vary across species for reasons we don’t understand yet. READ MORE

Sep 23 2022 | Devatha Nair

Using Behavioral Imaging To Study Animal Welfare

Technologies that observe and analyze the movement of monkeys and apes have become more sophisticated. How can they be used to improve animal welfare? READ MORE

Sep 19 2022 | Charly Lynn Phillips

How Reliable Are Media Reports Of Illegal Trafficking?

Media reports are often the only source of information on the illegal wild animal trade — but 78% of official wild animal seizures go unreported. READ MORE

Sep 8 2022 | Simon Völker

Studying Wild Animals Without Harming Them

The interest in non-invasive wild animal research has increased over the last few decades. What's new, which method fits best for a given purpose, and are there any downsides of non-invasive sampling? READ MORE

Aug 23 2022 | Devatha Nair

Using Instagram To Promote Wild Animal Conservation

Images posted on social media can engage the public and aid wild animal conservation efforts. This study analyzes images posted by pro-conservation groups on Instagram to better understand the factors that drive viewer engagement. READ MORE

Aug 10 2022 | Carlos Gutierrez

How Sugarcane Production Harms Wild Animals

In this blog, Dr. Carlos Gutierrez explores the data on sugarcane production in Brazil and why it's a threat to animals and the environment. READ MORE

Aug 8 2022 | Kerri Tenniswood

Groupon Profits From Wild Animal Exploitation

A new report reveals how global e-commerce giant Groupon supports roadside zoos and pseudo-sanctuaries that are notorious for inhumane practices toward wild animals. READ MORE

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