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Jul 24 2020 | Owen Rogers

The Life Of A Racing Greyhound

Greyhound racing is on the decline across the U.S. and other parts of the world. This New Zealand study examines the “career” of racing dogs and the range of welfare problems they face. READ MORE

Feb 26 2020 | Linda Tyler

Follow The Money, Part 2: Divestment From Factory Farms

In the second of two blogs, Linda Tyler explores the economics of divesting from factory farms, and how animal advocates can join in the movement. READ MORE

Nov 26 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Do People Want Their Companions To Be More Veg*n?

An increasing number of people around the world are consuming a plant-based diet. This study looks at how many of those people would feed a similar diet to their companion animals, and why. READ MORE

Jun 11 2019 | Carolin Graszmann

Seabird Death Linked To Plastic Ingestion

Researchers have found a strong relationship between seabirds’ marine plastic consumption and their mortality. READ MORE

Apr 4 2019 | Kopal Jha

Selecting Sites For Urban Wildlife Sanctuaries

Research from New Zealand provides a useful case study that can help to inform policy on where to locate urban wildlife sanctuaries for maximum effectiveness. READ MORE

Nov 16 2018 | Ivy Collier

Bringing Together Cat Caretakers And Bird Conservationists

With millions of free-roaming cats posing a threat to wildlife, researchers try to bridge the gap between cat colony caretakers and bird conservation professionals. READ MORE

Nov 6 2018 | karol orzechowski

Feral Cats, Behavior, And Population Control Strategies

We can link the effective control of feral cats to their prey resources, especially where there is little human contact. Predator-prey relationships vary by geography, so the knowledge of frontline of wildlife managers is critical. READ MORE

Oct 19 2018 | karol orzechowski

Shark-Diving Tourism: Concerns And Challenges

A study on shark-diving tourism outlines various concerns and possible solutions, while also recognizing that it may be an inherently problematic practice. READ MORE