Endangered Species Archives - Page 6 of 42

Nov 11 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Long-Tailed Macaques: A Vulnerable Species

Long considered to be an abundant species, long-tailed macaques face threats from the wild animal trade, and because many are seen as pests. READ MORE

Oct 27 2022 | Erdem Ozan Meral

Shark Fin Trade Drives Unsustainable Fishing And Extinctions

The unregulated international shark fin trade may be driving unsustainable fishing practices and threatening sharks, rays, and chimeras with extinction. READ MORE

Oct 20 2022 | Narges Kalantari

Captivity Harms Brain Function In Elephants And Cetaceans

Captivity results in many negative health consequences for elephants and cetaceans. Research suggests that it also causes neural damage. READ MORE

Oct 18 2022 | Simon Völker

How Can We Avoid Mass Extinctions?

Strategies to save species from extinction have failed far too often. How do these plans go wrong and, moving forward, how can we ensure that new plans will succeed? READ MORE

Sep 19 2022 | Charly Lynn Phillips

How Reliable Are Media Reports Of Illegal Trafficking?

Media reports are often the only source of information on the illegal wild animal trade — but 78% of official wild animal seizures go unreported. READ MORE

Sep 8 2022 | Simon Völker

Studying Wild Animals Without Harming Them

The interest in non-invasive wild animal research has increased over the last few decades. What's new, which method fits best for a given purpose, and are there any downsides of non-invasive sampling? READ MORE

Aug 29 2022 | Faunalytics

Why Do People Want Exotic Companion Animals?

In this study, researchers attempt to understand how exotic animals are portrayed in photos and how this influences our perceptions of exotic animal guardianship. READ MORE

Aug 10 2022 | Carlos Gutierrez

How Sugarcane Production Harms Wild Animals

In this blog, Dr. Carlos Gutierrez explores the data on sugarcane production in Brazil and why it's a threat to animals and the environment. READ MORE

Aug 8 2022 | Kerri Tenniswood

Groupon Profits From Wild Animal Exploitation

A new report reveals how global e-commerce giant Groupon supports roadside zoos and pseudo-sanctuaries that are notorious for inhumane practices toward wild animals. READ MORE

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