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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

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

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

Using Instagram To Promote Wild Animal Conservation

Images posted on social media can engage the public and aid wild animal conservation efforts. This study analyzes images posted by pro-conservation groups on Instagram to better understand the factors [...] READ MORE

The Impossibility Of Quantifying Captive Aquatic Animal...

In this blog, law student Allison Anderson explores the challenge of counting how many aquatic animals are kept for public display in the United States. READ MORE

The Colonial Roots Of Trophy Hunting

While previous research on trophy hunting largely focuses on Westerners, this study offers the perspective of the Africans who are most affected by it. READ MORE

Cooperating To Combat The Asian Wild Animal Trade

To fight the illegal trade of wild animals, China and Southeast Asian countries must strengthen their legal cooperation. This article explains how they could do so. READ MORE

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

Why Do People Keep Reptiles?

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

How Reliable Are Media Reports Of Illegal Trafficking?

The End Of Bear Farming In Vietnam

Why Do People Want Exotic Companion Animals?

Using Instagram To Promote Wild Animal Conservation

The Impossibility Of Quantifying Captive Aquatic Animal...

Cooperating To Combat The Asian Wild Animal Trade

Protecting Global Reef Sharks

Why Do People Keep Reptiles?

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How Reliable Are Media Reports Of Illegal Trafficking?

The End Of Bear Farming In Vietnam

Why Do People Want Exotic Companion Animals?

Using Instagram To Promote Wild Animal Conservation

The Impossibility Of Quantifying Captive Aquatic Animal...

The Colonial Roots Of Trophy Hunting

Cooperating To Combat The Asian Wild Animal Trade

Protecting Global Reef Sharks

Why Do People Keep Reptiles?

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