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Managing Rat Populations With Birth Control

Rat poisons cause slow and painful deaths. Chemicals that reduce fertility in rats may decrease populations without causing suffering. READ MORE

Media Bias And “Invasive” Species

The management of non-native animals often exists in complex social and political contexts. This case study from Madrid explores the role that journalists play in framing public opinions. READ MORE

The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats

Are all free-ranging and unsocialized cats in poor health and consistent pain? This study from Denmark suggests that, fortunately, this may not be the case. READ MORE

What’s Abuzz With Wild Insects?

Insect populations around the world are in decline, largely due to human activity. This blog explores how intensive agriculture threatens insects and how we can change the course of their [...] READ MORE

The Reality Of Norway Rat Management

Norway rats are perceived as a “pests” and subjected to lethal population control. This article assesses six methods used to kill them in the U.K., showing a need for more [...] READ MORE

‘Cat’aloging Common Practices Of Community Cat Care

What are common practices and pitfalls that feral cat care and advocacy organizations experience? The ‘State of the Mewnion’ report gives us insights into this and other important questions. READ MORE

Promising Solutions For Humane Population Management

This guest blog from Wild Animal Initiative's Cat Kerr looks at creative and humane solutions for population management that take the sentience of so-called "pest" species seriously. READ MORE

Counting Cats To Enhance Programs And Bridge Divides

A new initiative brings the U.S. capital to the forefront of counting cats. Faunalytics' Caryn Ginsberg looks at the purpose and potential of the project in this blog and infographic. READ MORE

U.S. Attitudes Surrounding Spay & Neuter

A survey of U.S. respondents finds strong public support for spaying and neutering, with most believing that it should be the guardian's decision rather than a legal requirement. READ MORE

Managing Rat Populations With Birth Control

Media Bias And “Invasive” Species

The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats

What’s Abuzz With Wild Insects?

The Reality Of Norway Rat Management

‘Cat’aloging Common Practices Of Community Cat Care

Counting Cats To Enhance Programs And Bridge Divides

U.S. Attitudes Surrounding Spay & Neuter

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Managing Rat Populations With Birth Control

Media Bias And “Invasive” Species

The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats

What’s Abuzz With Wild Insects?

The Reality Of Norway Rat Management

‘Cat’aloging Common Practices Of Community Cat Care

Promising Solutions For Humane Population Management

Counting Cats To Enhance Programs And Bridge Divides

U.S. Attitudes Surrounding Spay & Neuter

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