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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

Sep 13 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

A review of existing literature on bird culture and its evolution finds a broad range of social and cultural behavior in a wide range of species. READ MORE

Sep 11 2019 | Christine Lycklama

Barn Fires: Preventable Tragedies

Our latest blog from Christine Lycklama looks at the prevalence of barn fires, why they occur, and what animal advocates can do about them. READ MORE

Sep 10 2019 | Sara Streeter

The Unintended Consequences of Backyard Bird Feeders

Feeding wild birds has become a multi-billion-dollar global industry. This study examines the impact of this human activity on the size and composition of bird populations in Britain. READ MORE

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