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Oct 11 2019 | Sara Streeter

‘Deer In The Headlights’: PTSD In Wild Animals

Fear is a potent emotion. In this study, researchers show that animals not only experience fear, but that the memory of fear has lasting consequences. READ MORE

Oct 10 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminated Against

Researchers review over 200 studies to reveal impressive cognitive capabilities of so-called 'nuisance' species. READ MORE

Oct 8 2019 | Carolin Graszmann

Animal Sentience: A Welfare-Aligned Perspective

This paper broadly summarizes our scientific knowledge about the sentience of animals, particularly from a "welfare-aligned" perspective. READ MORE

Oct 7 2019 | Adéla Novotná

Feather Damage As A Welfare Barometer

Feather damage is a serious problem for laying hens. A new study looks at how farmers can monitor it as a larger indicator of animal welfare. READ MORE

Oct 4 2019 | Debra Teachout, DVM

A Human Voice Will Scare Mountain Lions And Liberate Mice

The simple sound of a human speaking can frighten large and medium-size carnivores, and otherwise disturb the lives of wildlife sharing the landscape. READ MORE

Oct 1 2019 | Kelley Kite

Farm Animal Welfare: A Review of Standard Practices And Their Effects

Intensive farming systems create a litany of animal welfare concerns. To increase the well-being of farm animals, alternatives to current management practices are essential. READ MORE

Sep 25 2019 | karol orzechowski

The Importance Of TNVR And Citizen Engagement

An in-depth interview with Peter J. Wolf and Dan Spehar about the importance and effectiveness of TNVR, and how regular people can get involved in helping community cats. READ MORE

Sep 20 2019 | Jeanette Shutay

Debris Is Killing Sharks And Rays

Sharks and rays are getting entangled in human debris in the oceans, and it has become a significant problem impacting marine wildlife more broadly. READ MORE

Sep 19 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

We know very little about how wild animals react to life-threatening weather events due to climate change. This article discusses how we might be able to learn more, and help. READ MORE

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