Zoos And Aquariums Archives

Aug 31 2026 | Clare Wieck

Animal-Computer Interaction Technologies Offer Hope For Better Welfare

This review illustrates how captive animals can experience better welfare through animal-computer interaction technologies that offer agency and mental stimulation. READ MORE

Jun 22 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

Always On Display: What Does Snake Stress Actually Look Like?

Snakes are often treated as passive display animals with limited behavioral complexity, assumptions that emerging welfare research is increasingly overturning. READ MORE

Apr 13 2026 | Sada Rice

Do Wild Animal Videos Drive Meaningful Conservation Action?

Most wildlife content on YouTube expresses appreciation without a call to action. How can we shift “clicktivism” into real advocacy? READ MORE

Feb 17 2026 | David Church

Lion-Keeping Is More Popular Than Ever In Thailand

By collecting and analyzing data on captive lions in Thailand over seven years, researchers identified ownership, breeding, and management trends for these non-native big cats. The consequences for animal welfare and public safety are significant. READ MORE

Feb 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Minding Other Minds: Evidence For Cephalopod Sentience And Intelligence

Experts synthesize evidence of intelligence, emotion, and pain in cephalopods like octopuses, cuttlefishes, and squids, offering a scientific bedrock for animal advocates. READ MORE

Jan 29 2026 | Olivia Minguella

A Closer Look At The Global Ornamental Fish Trade

Little attention has been paid to the global ornamental fish trade, but the industry is rife with welfare issues — from long-distance transport to weak regulations. READ MORE

Dec 11 2025 | Jahleel Wasser

Human Impacts On Wild Animals In Brazil

Records from a major wild animal rehabilitation center in Brazil show that human activities like trafficking, vehicle collisions, and dog attacks are driving seasonal waves of admissions — and most rescued birds and mammals never make it back to the wild. READ MORE

Nov 20 2025 | Jenna D'Ottavio

Unnatural Interactions: Social Media Influencers And Apex Predators

Viral videos can normalize unnatural interactions with large apex predators in captivity, such as big cats and crocodilians, misleading the public into believing they’re safe and ethical. READ MORE

Oct 27 2025 | Meghann Cant

China’s Captive Cetacean Industry Is Thriving

A report reveals the continued expansion of China’s ocean theme parks and the serious welfare issues faced by over 1,300 captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises. READ MORE

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Animal-Computer Interaction Technologies Offer Hope For Better Welfare

Always On Display: What Does Snake Stress Actually Look Like?

Do Wild Animal Videos Drive Meaningful Conservation Action?

Lion-Keeping Is More Popular Than Ever In Thailand

Minding Other Minds: Evidence For Cephalopod Sentience And Intelligence

A Closer Look At The Global Ornamental Fish Trade

Human Impacts On Wild Animals In Brazil

Unnatural Interactions: Social Media Influencers And Apex Predators

China’s Captive Cetacean Industry Is Thriving

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