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Aug 27 2026 | Alan Jern

What Trade-Offs Will The Public Accept In Predator Control Debates?

A study of New Zealanders explores how the public weighs animal welfare, environmental, and financial trade-offs when considering lethal approaches to managing invasive predator populations. READ MORE

Aug 25 2026 | Mariana Mota

Grimace Scale Training Boosts Confidence In Spotting Animal Pain

Training people who work in the research and teaching industry on grimace scales can make them more confident in recognizing animal pain and more willing to offer pain relief. READ MORE

Jun 1 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Dark Humor Normalizes Cruelty To Possums In New Zealand Media

New Zealand’s online news media consistently frames brushtail possums as villains deserving violence — and wraps that message in humor. An analysis reveals how this combination desensitizes the public and forecloses compassion. READ MORE

May 19 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity. READ MORE

Mar 24 2026 | Paola Ansieta

Veganism Around The World

Drawing on relevant international data, this report outlines global trends in veganism and identifies opportunities to advance plant-based solutions. READ MORE

Nov 13 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Global Salmon Escape Policies Show Widespread But Weak Regulation

All major salmon farming regions now have escape policies, but most lack strong enforcement measures to prevent environmental harm. READ MORE

Oct 23 2025 | Elena Schaller

Tackling Burnout Among Veterinary Nurses And Technicians

Animal care staff are at high risk of burnout, but experts say that better communication, leadership, and workplace culture can make a real difference. READ MORE

Jun 30 2025 | Oleksandra Mukha

Are The Key Animal Welfare Models Effective For Exotic Pets?

While animal welfare models like the Five Freedoms are widely used, this study shows they often fall short for exotic pets, revealing a gap between policy promises and animals’ real-life conditions. READ MORE

May 1 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

What Motivates Vegans To Promote Plant-Based Lifestyles?

Rather than viewing veganism as merely an individual dietary choice, researchers frame it as a form of collective action tied together by shared social identities, moral convictions, and group-based emotions. READ MORE

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What Trade-Offs Will The Public Accept In Predator Control Debates?

Grimace Scale Training Boosts Confidence In Spotting Animal Pain

How Dark Humor Normalizes Cruelty To Possums In New Zealand Media

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

Veganism Around The World

Global Salmon Escape Policies Show Widespread But Weak Regulation

Tackling Burnout Among Veterinary Nurses And Technicians

Are The Key Animal Welfare Models Effective For Exotic Pets?

What Motivates Vegans To Promote Plant-Based Lifestyles?

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