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Conservation

Jul 31 2025 | Mia Elliott

Global Commercial Wild Animal Farming: What We Know

Fragments of data help tell the story of commercial wild animal farming, a growing worldwide industry that warrants greater scrutiny and transparency. READ MORE

Jul 16 2025 | Anne Bailey Kim

You Win Some, You Lose Many: Conservation Bias Fails The Most Vulnerable

Large, charismatic mammals receive the bulk of attention and funding despite numerous other species facing a much greater risk of extinction. READ MORE

Jun 19 2025 | Tamara Kedves

Lion Cub Tourism: Perceptions, Motivations, And Expectations

Researchers investigate the experiences of zoo visitors interacting with lion cubs, shedding light on the cubs’ effectiveness as species “ambassadors.” READ MORE

Apr 16 2025 | Jonathan Sutton

Regulation Fails To Curb Shark Deaths

Shark deaths from fishing are still on the rise despite increased regulation. What’s not working and how can we fix it? READ MORE

Apr 9 2025 | Shannon Ray

Balancing Biodiversity And Welfare To Support Wild Animals

Both wildlife conservation and wild animal welfare are scientific fields that revolve around the study of wild animals and the things that impact them. While there are opportunities for these two fields to work together, there are crucial differences in their value systems, research questions, and goals. READ MORE

Mar 31 2025 | Teresa Gallo

What Can A Butterfly’s Wings Reveal About Support For Conservation?

Researchers examine the complex influence of perceived beauty, political orientation, polarization, and cultural context on people’s attitudes towards species conservation. READ MORE

Mar 18 2025 | Laura Katz

How New Zealanders Feel About Curfews For Cats

A study from New Zealand explores cat guardians’ attitudes and behaviors toward keeping cats indoors at night to reduce predation. Is it possible to protect wild animals while also prioritizing the well-being of cats? READ MORE

Feb 14 2025 | Kristina Tkac

Improving Large Carnivore Translocations

What helps large carnivores like cheetahs and wolves survive after being moved to new habitats? This study examines the factors affecting the success of translocations to aid future conservation efforts. READ MORE

Jan 20 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Animal Markets And Zoonotic Disease Risk

This report investigates how animal markets worldwide contribute to zoonotic disease outbreaks, exploring global human-animal interactions and the urgent need for regulatory action. READ MORE

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