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Living Conditions

Oct 24 2019 | Jeanette Shutay

Animal Cultural Transmission And Surviving Climate Change

The negative impacts of climate change on animal species’ survival can be partially mitigated by the cultural transmission of ideas and practices among them. READ MORE

Oct 22 2019 | Emily Hatch

Crustacean Welfare: Scientific Issues

Legislators, the scientific community, and animal protection organizations have recently taken an increased interest in the welfare of crustaceans. In response, this study examines some scientific issues and studies related to the topic. READ MORE

Oct 21 2019 | Sara Streeter

What Do We Do About Parrots In The Wild?

At least 25 species of parrots now make their homes in the U.S. This study brings some of the unintended consequences of the exotic pet trade home to roost. READ MORE

Oct 18 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Dogs, Jealousy, And Welfare

Researchers find that dogs exhibit jealousy-like emotional states when their guardians interact with other dogs. What does this mean for their welfare? READ MORE

Oct 17 2019 | Owen Rogers

How Insects Adapt To Human Environmental Changes

Insects make a variety of behavioral changes to adapt to human activity. How can we flip the script and make our environments more insect-friendly? READ MORE

Oct 16 2019 | Jo Anderson

Faunalytics’ Research Priorities For 2020 And Beyond

As the end of 2019 draws near, the Faunalytics research team turns our attention to what is needed next. In this post, our Research Director describes our research priorities and selection process for 2020 and beyond. READ MORE

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

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