The abuse of animals by males to exert power and control over their victims – both humans and animals – is a constant theme in research. READ MORE
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
What are the reasons that dogs and cats may not be adopted from animal shelters in the U.S. and abroad? We share 10 of them and the supporting research. READ MORE
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
Animal assisted therapy has a long history in human society and many claim it has significant benefits for both the animals and for the therapy subjects. But should animals be [...] READ MORE
Personalized medicine offers an effective alternative to outdated and ineffective animal models, but adjustments to both FDA regulations and NIH funding are badly needed. READ MORE
Increasingly, science is opening its doors to help from the general public in the form of citizen science projects. In this blog, we outline some recent and exciting examples. READ MORE
Should we intervene in nature to reduce the tremendous amount of suffering endured by wild animals? READ MORE
A blog exploring the difficult topic of intentional vehicle-wildlife collisions. How and why do people intentionally swerve their vehicles to hit animals? READ MORE
