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Sep 11 2015 | karol orzechowski

Factory Farms, Visibility, and Disturbing Images

What role can disturbing images play in educating the public about the true nature of animal farming, especially in light of recent "Ag-Gag" legislation? READ MORE

Sep 10 2015 | karol orzechowski

How Do We Measure the Impact of Biodiversity Offsets? It’s Complicated

The perceived effectiveness of offsets in achieving no net loss in biodiversity depends on the factors being measured. READ MORE

Sep 8 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Human Threats to Penguins

This paper looks at the variety of ways that human activity impacts penguins lives, and examines what can be done to help. READ MORE

Sep 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

For Retired Chimps, Negative Effects of Lab Life Last a Long Time

Captivity and laboratory testing can have serious negative psychological and physical effects on retired chimps, even after they are moved to a sanctuary. READ MORE

Sep 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Challenges of Keeping an Exotic Companion

Providing a suitable environment and adequate living conditions for exotic companions is a challenging endeavor, but here are some basic guidelines that can help. READ MORE

Sep 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Imagining a World Without Chickens

This article speculates about what a world without chickens might look like and the impact it would have on humans. READ MORE

Aug 29 2015 | karol orzechowski

Cutting Corners In Lab Mouse Welfare Assessments

Scientists are coming up with new, quicker ways to assess lab mouse “welfare.” But is cutting corners the best way to make an accurate assessment? READ MORE

Aug 25 2015 | karol orzechowski

The End of Captive Zoo Breeding

Captive breeding programs in zoos have reached the limit of their effectiveness, and population growth is declining. Where do we go from here? READ MORE

Aug 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Laws Are Not Enough To Protect Endangered Sea Turtles

In Madagascar, the laws in place are not enough to protect sensitive marine wildlife. Animals are still being illegally killed due to inadequate enforcement. READ MORE

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