Exotic Pets Archives - Page 2 of 9

Jan 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Wildlife Crime In Hispanic America

An analysis of over 1,900 incidents reveals that the illegal live pet trade is driving wildlife crime across 18 Hispanic American countries. READ MORE

Nov 27 2025 | Meghann Cant

The Case For A European Union-Wide “Positive List”

A positive list, which focuses on species that can be safely and humanely kept as companion animals, might just be the solution the European Union needs to address the harms of the exotic pet trade. READ MORE

Oct 3 2025 | Jessica Whiting

Complex Environments Offer Welfare Gains For Bearded Dragons

Bearded dragons in enriched housing were more active and less anxious than those in standard, barren conditions, indicating improved welfare. READ MORE

Jul 25 2025 | Rekha Sharma

Welfare Framing Is Common In Media But Lags In Scientific Articles

When it comes to the exotic pet trade, news stories emphasize animal welfare, while peer-reviewed research addresses it from multiple angles — conservation in particular. READ MORE

Jun 30 2025 | Oleksandra Mukha

Are The Key Animal Welfare Models Effective For Exotic Pets?

While animal welfare models like the Five Freedoms are widely used, this study shows they often fall short for exotic pets, revealing a gap between policy promises and animals’ real-life conditions. READ MORE

Jun 13 2025 | Mia Elliott

Improving Leopard Gecko Welfare Through Environmental Enrichment

Adding enrichment, such as plants and a variety of hiding spots, to leopard gecko enclosures can help them feel more content in captivity. READ MORE

May 9 2025 | Jenny Amphaeris

The Hidden Costs Of The Wild Animal Trade

From fashion to medicine to tourism, the commercial capture, use, and killing of wild animals is a growing industry, but with little governance and many severe hidden costs. READ MORE

Apr 22 2025 | Mia Elliott

Life In A Jar Is No Life At All

A study of Siamese fighting fishes suggests that larger, well-furnished tanks offer more comfortable living spaces and encourage natural activity. READ MORE

Mar 4 2025 | Mary Cate Hyde

What Can TikTok Tell Us About Wild Animal Trafficking?

Researchers analyze social media posts to understand Canadians’ perceptions of the exotic animal trade, providing insight into the role that advocates can play in addressing knowledge gaps. READ MORE

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Wildlife Crime In Hispanic America

The Case For A European Union-Wide “Positive List”

Complex Environments Offer Welfare Gains For Bearded Dragons

Welfare Framing Is Common In Media But Lags In Scientific Articles

Are The Key Animal Welfare Models Effective For Exotic Pets?

Improving Leopard Gecko Welfare Through Environmental Enrichment

The Hidden Costs Of The Wild Animal Trade

Life In A Jar Is No Life At All

What Can TikTok Tell Us About Wild Animal Trafficking?

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