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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

Mar 28 2014 | Faunalytics

A Strategy For Monitoring And Managing Declines In An Amphibian Community

This study advocates a proactive strategy to manage changes within animal populations, a potentially superior alternative to the current strategy of waiting until a significant amount of population is in decline. READ MORE

Mar 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Public Assessment Of Wildlife Warning Signs

This study surveyed Australian drivers to see what type of wildlife warning road signs were most likely to reduce driver speed and vehicle-wildlife collisions. Animal-activated and vehicle-speed activated signs were the most highly rated by drivers. READ MORE

Mar 6 2014 | Faunalytics

The Welfare Ethics Of Commercial Killing Of Kangaroos

This literature review analyzes the actual costs and benefits of commercial kangaroo hunting. The study also compares present and historical perspectives, and finds that there is more harm and less benefit than previously believed. READ MORE

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