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Evaluation

Dec 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

Unintended Consequences in the Wildlife Trade Wars

When it comes to mitigating the negative effects of the wildlife trade, bans on trade should match up with the results policy-makers seek. READ MORE

Dec 13 2015 | Jen Wyglinski

DNA Barcoding and the Sale of ‘Game Meat’ in the U.S.

Review of game meat sales using DNA barcoding shows that nearly 20% is mislabeled and nearly 10% contains "legally supplied" endangered species. READ MORE

Dec 12 2015 | karol orzechowski

Social Stress and Animal Welfare

When evaluating and improving farmed animal welfare, social stress can be as important as physical stress. READ MORE

Dec 11 2015 | karol orzechowski

Shelter Dogs Yearn for Social Cues and Rewards

Shelter dogs need social stimulation to thrive and reach their full potential. READ MORE

Dec 10 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animal DNA and Forensic Science

In Hungary, animal DNA is playing a bigger role in forensic investigations and various types of crime fighting. READ MORE

Dec 8 2015 | karol orzechowski

Bonobos, Overgrooming and Captivity

Hair plucking by bonobos is something that has never been observed in wild bonobos, and may be a result of captivity and group dominance dynamics. READ MORE

Dec 5 2015 | karol orzechowski

Birdsong and Volume: What Does a Loud Song Mean?

This study suggests that the volume of birdsong may be driven by size, health, and the ability to withstand social aggression from rivals. READ MORE

Dec 4 2015 | karol orzechowski

Do ‘Dog People’ and ‘Cat People’ have Different Personalities?

Study finds that dog people and cat people differ on some very important personality traits, mostly related to social dominance. READ MORE

Dec 1 2015 | karol orzechowski

FIV Transmission Among Cats Still Poorly Understood

The transmission of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is still poorly understood and may call in to question some shelter policies. READ MORE

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