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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

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Researchers review over 200 studies to reveal impressive cognitive capabilities of so-called 'nuisance' species. READ MORE

Can The General Public Spot A ‘Dangerous Dog̵...

A study evaluating the public's ability to identify banned dog types in the U.K. finds that they have difficulty accurately identifying breeds, particularly Pit Bull Terrier types. READ MORE

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

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

There are many issues with keeping exotic companion animals, but it's often unclear what we should do to reduce demand for them. This blog looks at the issue in depth [...] READ MORE

The Community Lifesaving Dashboard: The Power Of Data I...

The community lifesaving dashboard is an unprecedented collection of data on animal shelters across the United States. READ MORE

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

A review of research on canine behavioral evaluations suggests they may not be appropriate tools for use in shelters, because they can result in faulty information that's used make life-or-death [...] READ MORE

‘Dangerous’ Dogs: Different Dog, Same Lampp...

Dangerous dog laws were enacted in the U.K. to increase public safety and “responsibilize” dog guardians. This review looks at their unintended consequences. READ MORE

When Companions Become Pests

The exotic pet trade has led to a variety of non-native animal populations worldwide, and this study considers the gaps which must be addressed to reduce the invasion risk. READ MORE

What Do We Do About Parrots In The Wild?

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Can The General Public Spot A ‘Dangerous Dog̵...

The Importance Of TNVR And Citizen Engagement

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

The Community Lifesaving Dashboard: The Power Of Data I...

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

‘Dangerous’ Dogs: Different Dog, Same Lampp...

When Companions Become Pests

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What Do We Do About Parrots In The Wild?

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Can The General Public Spot A ‘Dangerous Dog̵...

The Importance Of TNVR And Citizen Engagement

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

The Community Lifesaving Dashboard: The Power Of Data I...

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

‘Dangerous’ Dogs: Different Dog, Same Lampp...

When Companions Become Pests

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