Wild Animal Trade Archives - Page 13 of 25

Jan 23 2020 | Sara Streeter

Rhino Horn: World’s Most Endangered Nose Hair

Faux rhino horn is easy to create. Flooding the market with fake horns would drive down prices and reduce incentives for poaching. But is this the right thing to do? READ MORE

Jan 22 2020 | karol orzechowski

Wildlife Fundamentals: What We Included & What We Left Out

Today marks the release of our Wildlife Fundamentals! This blog gives you an overview of what you can find inside, and outlines what we left out and where you can learn more. READ MORE

Dec 20 2019 | Alex Higson

Global Patterns Of The Wildlife Trade

Because the wildlife trade focuses on species with particular traits, we can predict the species that are at the highest risk of being targeted in the future. READ MORE

Nov 21 2019 | Sara Streeter

Tracking The Platypus: A Novel Approach For Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife populations change incrementally, but over extended periods the shifts can be dramatic. New investigative techniques can shed light on these long-term trends. READ MORE

Oct 21 2019 | Sara Streeter

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

Aug 2 2019 | Amy Taylor

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

Jul 25 2019 | Jeanette Shutay

Wild Tiger Management: Methods and Standards

Researchers evaluate tiger management methods and identify new strategies to help increase effectiveness through standardization and benchmarking. READ MORE

Jul 22 2019 | Owen Rogers

This article looks at the concept of positive welfare – not just the absence of negative states, but the presence of positive ones – and how it can be applied to improve the lives of captive fishes. READ MORE

Jul 16 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

Researchers confirm that several biological and economic factors can be used to predict exotic animal release probability. We look at the study and its implications. READ MORE

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Rhino Horn: World’s Most Endangered Nose Hair

Wildlife Fundamentals: What We Included & What We Left Out

Global Patterns Of The Wildlife Trade

Tracking The Platypus: A Novel Approach For Wildlife Conservation

What Do We Do About Parrots In The Wild?

When Companions Become Pests

Wild Tiger Management: Methods and Standards

Positive Welfare For Fishes

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

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