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Jul 15 2019 | Owen Rogers

Urban Animals And Cancer: What We Know

Cancer is often an excruciatingly painful condition for humans. Are we subjecting wild animals to this pain simply because they happen to live around us? READ MORE

Jul 8 2019 | Kopal Jha

Battling For Biodiversity

The civil war in Mozambique upsets the ecological balance of Gorongosa National Park, driving the decline of large-mammal populations. READ MORE

Jul 2 2019 | Sara Streeter

Exotic Companion Animals: An Insider’s Look

Reptiles and amphibians kept as companion animals are both a source of, and subject to, a variety of risks. This review offers several viewpoints concerning exotic companion species, from an insider perspective. READ MORE

Jun 21 2019 | Michael Greenblatt

Accurately Measuring Animals’ Well-Being

Prevalence of the protein SIgA may reflect an animal’s psychological and physiological well-being better than other non-invasive methods. READ MORE

Jun 18 2019 | Alex Higson

The Great Outdoors? The Health Risks Of Letting Cats Outside

Cats who are allowed outdoors are more likely than “indoor cats” to be infected by parasites, which may then be transmitted to humans and wildlife. READ MORE

Jun 17 2019 | Mia Rishel

Artificial Reefs May Help Migratory Fish

Facing rising temperatures and human development extending into our oceans, fish are migrating deeper, and further towards the poles. This migration could be facilitated by the strategic placement of artificial reefs. READ MORE

Jun 14 2019 | Mona Zahir

Length Of Life Or Quality Of Life: Issues In Chicken Welfare

A study about the rising interest in "slow-growth" chicken reveals that most consumers know little about chicken production methods, and care a lot about cost. READ MORE

Jun 12 2019 | Linda Tyler

Animal Tracker 2019: Methods & Overview

The first blog analyzing our 2019 Animal Tracker study looks at the background and methodology of the survey, a brief overview of the latest results, and a deeper dive into the responses to two of the questions. READ MORE

Jun 4 2019 | Kelley Kite

From Katrina To Harvey: Helping Companion Animals In Disasters

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, reforms were created to include animals in state and local emergency management plans. This study looks at how effective those reforms were. READ MORE

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