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Apr 29 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Time Well Spent? Using Wild Behavior To Evaluate Captive Animal Welfare

Researchers test assumptions about what captive wild animals truly need to maintain well-being and highlight deficiencies in modern zoo practices. READ MORE

Apr 23 2025 | karol orzechowski

Why Don’t More Animal Advocates Talk About Ducks?

Ducks are the second most slaughtered land animal on the planet, but campaigns against the consumption of duck meat are rare. This blog explores what it would take to put ducks on animal advocates’ agenda. 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

Apr 21 2025 | Judith Schmidt-Daniczek

Adapting After Adoption: Dog Guardians’ Experiences

Slogans like “Adopt, don’t shop” encourage people to adopt animals from a shelter or rescue organization. But what can new dog guardians expect thereafter? READ MORE

Apr 17 2025 | Jennifer Rao

How Community Involvement Improves Donkey Welfare In Ethiopia

A community project in Ethiopia improved donkey welfare through education, healthcare, and policy change — showing lasting impact. READ MORE

Apr 10 2025 | Alex Geerts

Defining Positive Animal Welfare

Beyond preventing suffering, positive animal welfare focuses on promoting positive experiences, offering a new framework for research, policy, and advocacy. READ MORE

Apr 4 2025 | David Church

Why The Fur Trade Is Declining In China

Although still the world’s biggest fur industry, China’s fur production has undergone a significant and rapid decline in recent years. READ MORE

Mar 20 2025 | Susan Gabriel

Views Of Zoo Animal Welfare Are Complex And Contradictory

A systematic review reveals the key factors influencing how zoo animal welfare is perceived by the public, as zoos strive to maintain public support while simultaneously fulfilling their conservation mission. READ MORE

Mar 19 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Facing The Future Of Pig Farming

Pig farming stakeholders tend to focus more on their current challenges than their vision for the future, highlighting gaps between industry and public expectations. READ MORE

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