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Aug 19 2019 | Kelley Kite

How Zoos Should Take Care Of Animals As They Age

As zoo animals get older, physical and mental changes can limit their opportunities to experience positive well-being. This review discusses age-related changes and ways to improve the lives of animals trapped in captivity. READ MORE

Aug 13 2019 | Mia Rishel

Young Peoples’ Environmental Concern Drives Demand For Plant-Based Meat

Plant-based meat is a hot trend, but one that’s here to stay. Young people are leading the plant-based meat revolution across the U.S. READ MORE

Aug 8 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Zoo Visits: The Precautionary Principle

Researchers review existing literature about visitor effects on captive zoo animals. The results are mostly negative, and suggest a precautionary approach would be best. READ MORE

Aug 6 2019 | Stuart Babcock

Meat-Eating And The Environment: What Do Consumers Think?

Despite well-publicized environmental impacts, people continue to consume meat. Do they see the connection, and if so, why don't they act? READ MORE

Aug 1 2019 | Kopal Jha

How Visitors Affect Zoo Animal Welfare: A Global Review

A global review of zoos and aquaria describes how animal-visitor interactions may be detrimental to the welfare of captive animals. READ MORE

Jul 30 2019 | Kopal Jha

Framing Nature: Why Language Matters

Language is one of the most powerful tools in an animal advocate’s arsenal. This study looks at the technique of "framing," and how animal advocates can package messages for maximum impact. READ MORE

Jul 29 2019 | Sara Streeter

The Phantom Menace Of Free-Ranging Cats

Do free-ranging cats pose significant biodiversity and public health risks? If so, is extermination the answer? The authors of this article offer their opinions on this issue. READ MORE

Jul 26 2019 | Michael Greenblatt

Why Some People, But Not Others, Choose A Plant-Based Diet

Categorizing a person’s consumption orientation may help to predict their likelihood of adopting a plant-based diet or their resistance to the idea. READ MORE

Jul 24 2019 | Linda Tyler

Animal Tracker 2019: Contradictions In Public Opinion

In our final Animal Tracker 2019 blog, we look at how many U.S. adults agree with practices like buying fur, eating animals, and dissection, and how those ideas contradict their positive feelings towards animals. READ MORE

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