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Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Bear Behavior Reveals Human Environmental Encroachment

This study found that the presence of roads affected the movements of brown bears in Sweden. READ MORE

Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Assessment Of Three Captive Asian Elephants In Zoos

Elephants in captivity have a low reproductive success rate. Female elephants who were injured, used in religious events, or kept locked up had even lower fertility rates. READ MORE

May 31 2014 | Faunalytics

Evaluating The Impacts Of Marine Debris On Cetaceans

Early research has shown that marine debris causes death from entanglement and ingestion in 58% of cetacean species but additional research should be undertaken to determine the conservation threat. READ MORE

May 22 2014 | Faunalytics

The Effects Of Traffic Noise On Distributions Of Birds

This study has found that the noise from traffic has a strong impact on bird behavior through affecting their movements and reducing the number of birds travelling along roads. READ MORE

May 20 2014 | Faunalytics

Disturbance And Habitat Factors In A Small Reserve

Rhinos actively avoid areas of human disturbance even if it reduces their access to high quality food. READ MORE

May 12 2014 | Faunalytics

Polar Bears: The Fate Of An Icon

This article examines the potentially catastrophic impact that climate change would have on the survival of the polar bear species. READ MORE

May 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Evaluating A Captive Breeding And Release Program

This paper describes a population modeling technique, as applied to the Key Largo woodrat. It can be used to compare benefits and costs of captive breeding programs intended to preserve endangered species with other management or intervention options. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Saving Large Carnivores, But Losing The Apex Predator?

This literature review argues against human hunting of large predators, since it alters their behavior, thereby adversely impacting the entire ecological system and contradicting overall conservation goals. READ MORE

Apr 8 2014 | Faunalytics

A Framework To Evaluate Wildlife Feeding

Feeding wild animals in many contexts is more harmful than beneficial, and the author calls for improved education and enforcement. READ MORE

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