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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

Mar 3 2014 | Faunalytics

Species’ Characteristics In Population Die-Offs In Mammals

The authors studied population die-offs caused by natural events in 31 large land herbivore species on three continents. They found that species with larger ranges or more flexible feeding habits were most resilient. READ MORE

Feb 25 2014 | Faunalytics

Influence of Interpretation on Conservation Intentions of Whale Tourists

Do tourists become more interested in conservation activities if they hear a presentation during a whale watching trip? If so, what presentation works best? READ MORE

Feb 25 2014 | Faunalytics

Assessing Risk To Birds From Industrial Wind Energy Development

Researchers modelled preferred locations for Golden Eagles and wind energy sites, as set up scenarios of competing resources to model and reduce risk to the eagles. READ MORE

Feb 17 2014 | Faunalytics

Uncertainty In Population Estimates For Endangered Animals

This article argues that federal programs are currently not properly estimating the population numbers of listed endangered animals. READ MORE

Feb 10 2014 | Faunalytics

Monitoring Ship Noise To Assess Their Impact

A baseline record of natural and human-produced underwater noise in Scotland intended to help develop practices that comply with the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive for the protection of marine animals from adverse noise impacts. READ MORE

Feb 6 2014 | Faunalytics

Polar Bear Focus Distracting From Climate Change

The public attention to the hunting and endangered status of polar bears has overshadowed the impacts of climate change on habitat loss for polar bears. READ MORE

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