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Jul 24 2023 | Elena Schaller

Panda Fandom And Giant Panda Welfare

In China, the giant panda is a national icon. "Panda fans" have close perceived relationships to pandas and care about their needs — but may have inaccurate views of how well pandas are doing. READ MORE

Jul 10 2023 | Mona Zahir

Social Learning And Culture In Capuchin Monkeys

Culture is often thought of as a trait unique to humans. In this study, researchers explore whether capuchin monkeys possess social learning abilities, a building block of culture. READ MORE

Jun 22 2023 | Sophia Ikpia

Caregivers’ Relationships With Tigers And Elephants In Thai Tourism

Tiger and elephant caregivers have close relationships with their animals, but some have concerns about tourism and animal welfare. READ MORE

Jun 2 2023 | Marci Regambal

Using Primates In Research: Scientific And Ethical Considerations

Primates housed in labs and zoos are often used for scientific research. This study argues that studying primates in the wild may be the most ethical choice. READ MORE

Jun 1 2023 | Leigh Norris

Animal Welfare Consequences Of Mobile Zoos

Traveling zoos raise serious animal welfare concerns, yet they remain unregulated in many countries. READ MORE

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

Oct 20 2022 | Narges Kalantari

Captivity Harms Brain Function In Elephants And Cetaceans

Captivity results in many negative health consequences for elephants and cetaceans. Research suggests that it also causes neural damage. READ MORE

Sep 30 2022 | Erdem Ozan Meral

Monitoring The Welfare Of Decapods And Cephalopods

Researchers test a new method to accurately monitor the welfare of decapods and cephalopods raised in captivity. READ MORE

Sep 30 2022 | Erdem Ozan Meral

डेकापॉड और सेफ़लोपॉड के कल्याण का अवलोकन करना

शोधकर्ताओं ने कैद में पाले जाने वाले डेकापॉड और सेफ़लोपॉड के समग्र स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण की सटीक निगरानी करने के लिए एक नई तकनीक का परीक्षण किया है। READ MORE

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Panda Fandom And Giant Panda Welfare

Social Learning And Culture In Capuchin Monkeys

Caregivers’ Relationships With Tigers And Elephants In Thai Tourism

Using Primates In Research: Scientific And Ethical Considerations

Animal Welfare Consequences Of Mobile Zoos

Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

Captivity Harms Brain Function In Elephants And Cetaceans

Monitoring The Welfare Of Decapods And Cephalopods

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