a tiger trots through dry brush

Volume 69  Issue 3

Fall 2020

In this Issue

The infamous private zoo featured in Tiger King finally shuts down. The world’s nations struggle to shape international animal protection agreements without the benefit of in-person meetings during a pandemic. USDA inspection photos document unconscionable conditions at a facility that supplies chinchillas for research. Why protecting predators can boost the economy. AWI’s review of the best dissection alternative tools for classrooms.

AWI examines the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic as the world’s nations attempt to shape and enforce international marine life and wildlife protection agreements without the benefit of in-person meetings. As for endangered tigers, more exist in captivity in the United States than in the wild around the globe. Captive big cats suffer from neglect and abuse in backyard cages or tourist traps such as the zoo featured in Tiger King (which finally shut down). Such facilities breed cubs incessantly for petting and photo ops, but serve no conservation purpose—none of these animals ever end up in the wild.

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Featured in This Issue

Dissection Alternatives: Superior Learning Opportunities that Spare Animal Lives

woman embraces dog in the home

Expanding Safe Haven Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets

Companion Animals
whale swims near surface

International Conservation Agenda in Flux amid Pandemic

Marine Wildlife
The North American river otters lie on snow in Wyoming

Keeping “Track” of Northern River Otters

Terrestrial Wildlife
Monitoring International Transport of Farm Animals
Farmed Animals
NEPA Rollback Endangers Communities and Wildlife
Terrestrial Wildlife
Predator Protection Is Just Ecologic, Economic Logic
Terrestrial Wildlife
USDA Photos Document Horrific Suffering at Chinchilla Research Supplier
Animals in Laboratories

More in this Issue

AWI Creates Extreme Weather Resources for Farmers

 Farmed Animals

All US States Now Allow Vets to Report Suspected Animal Abuse

 Companion Animals

Back to Briny Sea for Two Captive Belugas

 Marine Wildlife

Cetacean Fabrication: Could Robot Dolphin Fill the Bill at Theme Parks?

 Marine Wildlife

Colorado Going Cage-Free

 Farmed Animals

Continuing Assault on Wildlife Protections

 Terrestrial Wildlife

Fingers Crossed for Famous Orca in Family Way

 Marine Wildlife

House Includes Animal Welfare Measures in Spending Bills

Lab Oversight Lapses During Covid-19

 Animals in Laboratories

Lesson Plans Now Available for Popular AWI Books

Light Bar on Car Helps Deer Steer Clear

 Terrestrial Wildlife

OIG Audits USDA Label Approval Process

 Farmed Animals

Preserve the Wild, Prevent Pandemics

 Terrestrial Wildlife

Rep. Huffman: Ban Drilling near Bear Dens

 Marine Wildlife

Rep. Lieu Leads Effort to Get the Lead Out

 Terrestrial Wildlife

Scientists Suggest Concrete Target to Curb Extinction

 Terrestrial Wildlife

Students Lift Voice, Take Action for Animals

Tiger King’s Zoo Finally Shut Down

 Terrestrial Wildlife

Tyson, Perdue Tout Progress on Chicken Welfare

 Farmed Animals

UN Report: Agricultural Practices a Prime Factor in Pandemics

 Farmed Animals

USDA Admits Negligence in Cyanide Poisoning

 Terrestrial Wildlife

VA Told to Reduce Reliance on Dogs in Research

 Animals in Laboratories, Companion Animals

Reviews

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Every Penguin in the World

 Terrestrial Wildlife
book cover with variety of animals

Stress and Animal Welfare, 2nd Edition
illustrated dog, elephant, and gorilla sit together

The One and Only Bob

 Companion Animals