Wild Animal Trade Archives - Page 5 of 25

Jan 30 2023 | Casey Bond

Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

In recent years, captive “lion cub petting experiences” have become immensely popular tourist attractions. This study explores the welfare threats found in South Africa’s cub petting facilities. READ MORE

Jan 20 2023 | Sara Streeter

Fighting Wild Animal Trafficking With Online Ads

Online ads may be a cost-effective way to discourage consumers from buying ivory and tiger parts. They might even change the social acceptability of the practice. READ MORE

Jan 18 2023 | Coni Arévalo

Protecting The World’s Wild Animals Through Indigenous Knowledge

In this Faunalytics blog, we explore the rich history of animal protection by Indigenous communities, and why Indigenous advocacy is critical. READ MORE

Dec 19 2022 | Elena Schaller

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

Nov 17 2022 | Devatha Nair

How Indigenous Knowledge Can Support Primate Conservation

Non-human primates are increasingly vulnerable to extinction as they lose their natural habitats under human pressure. This review explores how Indigenous knowledge may be able to help. READ MORE

Nov 11 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Long-Tailed Macaques: A Vulnerable Species

Long considered to be an abundant species, long-tailed macaques face threats from the wild animal trade, and because many are seen as pests. READ MORE

Sep 19 2022 | Charly Lynn Phillips

How Reliable Are Media Reports Of Illegal Trafficking?

Media reports are often the only source of information on the illegal wild animal trade — but 78% of official wild animal seizures go unreported. READ MORE

Sep 6 2022 | Elena Schaller

The End Of Bear Farming In Vietnam

Commercial bear bile farming is sometimes positioned as good for conservation by controlling the source of product. Will closing bear farms in Vietnam put increased pressure on wild bear populations? READ MORE

Aug 29 2022 | Faunalytics

Why Do People Want Exotic Companion Animals?

In this study, researchers attempt to understand how exotic animals are portrayed in photos and how this influences our perceptions of exotic animal guardianship. READ MORE

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