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Nov 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Harming Wild Animals Is Linked To Intimate Partner Violence

When people reported that their partner had intentionally harmed or killed wild animals, they were also far more likely to report abuse from that same partner. READ MORE

Oct 27 2026 | Dung Nguyen

U.S. Consumers Don’t Know They’re Eating Endangered Sharks

Many shark products sold in the U.S. are unclearly labeled, presenting both a challenge for conservation and a risk to human health. READ MORE

Oct 20 2026 | Dan Neilson

Plant-Based Meat Has Had Little Impact On Animal Meat Demand

An analysis of three years of U.S. grocery purchases found that plant-based meat alternatives made up just 3% of meat spending and had little impact on demand for animal meat. READ MORE

Oct 19 2026 | Meghann Cant

University Experiments Leave Farmed Animals With Little Protection

Records from 10 U.S. public universities show nearly 100,000 farmed animals used in experiments, teaching, and food production in a single year, with little outside oversight. READ MORE

Oct 16 2026 | Emily Zomoroudi

What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

The sharp rise in veterinary care costs in recent years has created significant challenges for companion animal welfare. This article takes a closer look at how countries like Germany, Greece, the U.K., and the U.S. are approaching the issue. READ MORE

Oct 15 2026 | Meghann Cant

Community Trust Determines Whether Aquaculture Gets Social Approval

A preliminary framework identifies seven factors that influence whether residents will accept or reject aquaculture development — with trust at the center of it all. READ MORE

Oct 12 2026 | Dung Nguyen

What Makes U.S. Consumers Want To Buy Plant-Based Eggs?

In a survey experiment, U.S. consumers were more likely to say they’d purchase plant-based eggs when they cost less and were used to make pancakes rather than served scrambled. READ MORE

Oct 8 2026 | Meghann Cant

Does The Identifiable Victim Effect Extend To Animals?

Little research has tested whether people help a named, pictured animal more than an anonymous group. This study is among the first to explore this in depth. READ MORE

Oct 6 2026 | Meghann Cant

Rat Poison: Widely Used But Little Valued

A survey finds Chicago residents often reach for rat poison out of fear and convenience, even though they rank it as their least important way to control rats. READ MORE

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