Conservation Archives - Page 27 of 77

Oct 24 2019 | Jeanette Shutay

Animal Cultural Transmission And Surviving Climate Change

The negative impacts of climate change on animal species’ survival can be partially mitigated by the cultural transmission of ideas and practices among them. READ MORE

Oct 21 2019 | Sara Streeter

What Do We Do About Parrots In The Wild?

At least 25 species of parrots now make their homes in the U.S. This study brings some of the unintended consequences of the exotic pet trade home to roost. READ MORE

Sep 26 2019 | Kopal Jha

Jurassic Park And The Meaning Of Life

De-extinction science is a growing field of interes. This article explores it from a scientific and philosophical perspective, and proves in the process that conservation is crucial. READ MORE

Sep 19 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

We know very little about how wild animals react to life-threatening weather events due to climate change. This article discusses how we might be able to learn more, and help. READ MORE

Sep 18 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasiveness

There are many issues with keeping exotic companion animals, but it's often unclear what we should do to reduce demand for them. This blog looks at the issue in depth from different advocacy perspectives. READ MORE

Sep 10 2019 | Sara Streeter

The Unintended Consequences of Backyard Bird Feeders

Feeding wild birds has become a multi-billion-dollar global industry. This study examines the impact of this human activity on the size and composition of bird populations in Britain. READ MORE

Sep 5 2019 | Kopal Jha

Do Wild Animals Suffer More Than They Enjoy Life?

The suffering of wild animals may not be as easy to weigh as we have previously believed... but that shouldn't preclude us from acting to alleviate it whenever possible. READ MORE

Sep 2 2019 | Stuart Babcock

The Effect Of Coal And Mineral Mines On Stream Fishes

The effects of mining on aquatic environments can be devastating, but gaps still remain in our knowledge. This study looks at the impacts of mining on fish habitat health, in local and regional contexts. READ MORE