Wild Animal Welfare Archives - Page 7 of 9

May 10 2022 | Casey Bond

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 humane solutions. READ MORE

Mar 30 2022 | Jeff Sebo

Including Animals In Health And Environmental Advocacy: What We Need Right Now

Philosopher and Animal Studies scholar Jeff Sebo explores three practical steps we can take to include animals in global health and environmental protection efforts. READ MORE

Jan 19 2022 | Cat Kerr

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

Apr 9 2021 | Hannah McKay

A Potential New Way To Assess Wild Animal Welfare

This study combines conservation and welfare research to lay out a new method and model for assessing wild animal welfare, using wild horses as a case study. READ MORE

Jun 22 2020 | Owen Rogers

Institutional Attitudes Towards Wild Animal Suffering

The field of Wild Animal Suffering research seeks to tackle a number of challenging ethical dilemmas. This study looks at the opinions of biologists, ecologists, and veterinary scientists on the issues. READ MORE

May 21 2020 | Sara Streeter

If You Eat, You Harm Animals

Even a plant-based diet can harm animals. To what extent is unclear, however, as is our moral responsibility for the harms that can occur. READ MORE

Mar 16 2020 | Trent Davidson

What’s The Buzz? Causes And Solutions For Global Declines In Bee Populations

There has been a concerning decline in the health and numbers of bee populations worldwide, including both farmed and wild bees. This review looks at causes, effects, and solutions. READ MORE

Mar 2 2020 | David Kates

Polar Bears Face Challenges From Toxins And Climate Change

The second biggest threat to polar bears — after melting sea ice — is exposure to toxic substances like pesticides and mercury. READ MORE

Feb 25 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Reef Sounds – Music To Fishes’ Ears?

Researchers find that if they play "healthy reef sounds" underwater, it can attract fishes to dying reef habitats and aid in their recovery. READ MORE

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