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Nov 4 2013 | Kathryn Asher

PetSmart Charities A & U Barriers

This study examines perceptions of and attitudes toward adoption and spay/neuter among the general population and individuals who had adopted/bought an animal companion in the previous 12 months. READ MORE

Nov 4 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Social Networks, Long-Term Associations and Age-Related Sociability of Wild Giraffes

This study analyzed the social network of wild giraffes in Etosha National Park, Namibia, over a period spanning 6 years, highlighting the importance of socialization and indicating potential negative effects of keeping captive giraffes in isolation. READ MORE

Oct 31 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Outdoor Cats: Identifying Differences Between Stakeholder Beliefs, Perceived Impacts, Risk and Management

This study surveyed three stakeholder groups—the general public, supporters of trap-neuter-return (TNR) methods, and members of a bird and conservation advocacy organization—on their beliefs about effects of outdoor cats on wildlife and ecosystems, and potential management options. READ MORE

Oct 31 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Consumer Perception of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, and Fish

This study explores consumer perceptions and average consumption of various types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and fish). READ MORE

Oct 29 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Schoolchildren and One of the Most Unpopular Animals: Are They Ready to Protect Snakes?

This study explored schoolchildren’s attitudes towards snakes and found (contrary to popular belief) that many liked snakes and most wanted to see them protected, suggesting that children have an interest in the protection of less charismatic species. READ MORE

Oct 28 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Public Opinions of Endangered Species in Florida

Florida residents were surveyed on their attitudes, opinions, and knowledge about endangered species, influence of humans on endangerment, state and national influence, attitudes towards protection policies, and willingness to avoid harmful activities or engage in environmental civic behavior. READ MORE

Oct 26 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Compassion and Contamination. Cultural Differences in Vegetarianism

This two-part study explores difference among vegetarians and omnivores who are Euro-Canadians, Euro-Americans, or Indian, finding that the psychological underpinnings of vegetarianism are markedly different in Euro-American and Indian cultural contexts. READ MORE

Oct 24 2013 | Kathryn Asher

New Directions for Zoo Animal Welfare Science

This paper discusses trends in zoo animal welfare assessment toward measurement of physical, emotional and mental well-being of individual animals, as well as consideration of subjective experience and positive affective states, in addition to resource-based assessments (e.g. appropriate space, shelter, nutrition.) READ MORE

Oct 24 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Longevity and Mortality of Owned Dogs in England

Analysis of veterinary records in the UK indicating that crossbreed dogs had significantly greater median longevity than purebred dogs, independent of bodyweight, suggesting that “hybrid vigor” affects longevity in dogs. READ MORE

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Social Networks, Long-Term Associations and Age-Related Sociability of Wild Giraffes

Outdoor Cats: Identifying Differences Between Stakeholder Beliefs, Perceived Impacts, Risk and Management

Consumer Perception of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, and Fish

Schoolchildren and One of the Most Unpopular Animals: Are They Ready to Protect Snakes?

Public Opinions of Endangered Species in Florida

Compassion and Contamination. Cultural Differences in Vegetarianism

New Directions for Zoo Animal Welfare Science

Longevity and Mortality of Owned Dogs in England

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