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Protecting Global Reef Sharks

Shark populations in coastal regions have been depleted. This study examines the factors that drive reef shark decline and the conservation strategies to protect these vulnerable animals. READ MORE

Despite their popularity, little is known about the needs of reptiles kept as companion animals. A new survey explores why people seek reptiles as companions and how they perceive their [...] READ MORE

Putting Ornamental Fish Welfare On Display

Ornamental fishes are housed in aquariums as a hobby or for display. This chapter explores the unique welfare harms facing ornamental fishes throughout their lives. READ MORE

Killer Charm: The Most Charismatic Animals Are Still En...

Does the media and marketing attention that charismatic species get translate into conservation effort and protection? An international group of researchers examines the issue. READ MORE

What Makes Mammals Targets For Folk Medicine?

Mammals have a long history of exploitation to make ingredients for traditional medicines. What characteristics correlate most strongly with their use and what does this imply for conservation efforts? READ MORE

How Social Media Encourages The Exotic Animal Trade

By increasing the public’s exposure to exotic animal content, social media normalizes and drives demand for the wildlife trade. Social media companies can combat this with targeted moderation. READ MORE

Faunalytics’ Best Of 2021

Our final roundup for 2021 looks at the resources published last year that were the most popular among our readers — with some surprises! READ MORE

Tuskless Elephants: An Evolutionary Response To Poachin...

Adaptation can happen very quickly. In the span of 15 years, Mozambique’s civil war led to genetic changes that drove a sustained increase in tuskless female elephants. READ MORE

Kondisi Badak 2021

Kelima spesies badak di Afrika dan Asia mengalami ancaman kepunahan. Walaupun perburuan dan hilangnya habitat masih menjadi sebuah ancaman, ada beberapa titik terang yang bisa kita banggakan. READ MORE

Protecting Global Reef Sharks

Why Do People Keep Reptiles?

Putting Ornamental Fish Welfare On Display

Killer Charm: The Most Charismatic Animals Are Still En...

What Makes Mammals Targets For Folk Medicine?

How Social Media Encourages The Exotic Animal Trade

Faunalytics’ Best Of 2021

Tuskless Elephants: An Evolutionary Response To Poachin...

Kondisi Badak 2021

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Protecting Global Reef Sharks

Why Do People Keep Reptiles?

Putting Ornamental Fish Welfare On Display

Killer Charm: The Most Charismatic Animals Are Still En...

What Makes Mammals Targets For Folk Medicine?

How Social Media Encourages The Exotic Animal Trade

Faunalytics’ Best Of 2021

Tuskless Elephants: An Evolutionary Response To Poachin...

Kondisi Badak 2021

Support Our Work

Email Updates

TOPICS

Connect

We need your feedback: We’re conducting our annual Community Survey to learn how our resources are being used by animal advocates. Will you take 5 minutes to complete the survey? You can also enter to win $100 for yourself or the animal charity of your choice!

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