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Aug 24 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

How Hurricanes Are Pushing Lizards To Evolve

Tree-dwelling lizards in hurricane-prone areas have larger toepad surface areas, a trait that is passed on genetically. READ MORE

Aug 9 2021 | Ana Alvarelhão

Impact Of Affective Endings Of Climate Change Appeals

Climate change appeals with pessimistic endings help to give people to a sense of the risks the planet faces, and increase the belief that their individual behavior matters. READ MORE

Aug 5 2021 | Gabriel Borden

What To Call Animal-Free Materials

A study sets out to determine which terms for innovative materials — to replace animal products like wool and silk — are most preferred by U.S. consumers, and why. READ MORE

Jul 30 2021 | Owen Rogers

Where The Wild Things Were

It's no shock to learn that humans are responsible for the extinction of species, particularly in vulnerable habitats. What factors make a species more vulnerable to anthropogenic extinction? READ MORE

Jul 21 2021 | Wilton Mui

Five Different Ways To Look At Plant-Based & Cell-Based Meats

Our latest blog takes a deep — and dispassionate — dive into a review of the current state of plant- and cell-based meats from five perspectives: public health, environment, animal welfare, economics, and policy. READ MORE

Jun 29 2021 | Sara Streeter

Wildlife Conservation Efforts Really Do Work

It’s always hard to measure something that hasn’t happened, such as the success of preventative efforts. In this case, experts agree that conservation efforts are preventing wildlife extinctions. READ MORE

Jun 21 2021 | Sara Streeter

Singing The Right Song Matters

Culture exists among animals just as it does among humans. And just as with humans, adherence to cultural norms can affect the relationships between individuals. READ MORE

Jun 14 2021 | Faunalytics

Recreational Hunting: What Does The Evidence Say?

Analyzing over 1,300 academic studies about recreational hunting, this paper questions its importance for conservation. READ MORE

Jun 10 2021 | Matthew O'Shaughnessy

Allocating The Carbon Footprint Of Leather Production

Carbon taxes can discourage the use of animal products. But how should the large carbon footprint of raising cows be split between meat, milk, and leather? READ MORE

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