Program Term Archive
Terrestrial Wildlife
Assessing Population Vulnerability of American Pika via a Multifaceted, Noninvasive Molecular Genetic Approach
Endangered Species, Terrestrial WildlifeAmerican pikas (Ochotona princeps) are small, adorable mammals found throughout the mountains of western North America. They have gained public attention and are a species of conservation concern due to...
AWI’s Christine Stevens Wildlife Award Recipients for 2025
Marine Wildlife, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Christine Stevens Wildlife Award—named in honor of AWI’s late founder and president for over 50 years—provides grants of up to $15,000 to help fund innovative strategies for humane, nonlethal wildlife...
Gaining Ground Against Commercial Kangaroo Slaughter
Terrestrial WildlifeSince 2010, an estimated 1.1 to 1.7 million kangaroos have been killed annually in what is considered the largest slaughter of terrestrial mammals in the world. (See AWI Quarterly, spring 2024.)...
Hi-Tech Acoustic Curtain Protects Wildlife from Highway Collisions
Endangered Species, Terrestrial WildlifeHard facts: According to the National Park Service, 2 million large wild animals are struck by vehicles on America’s roads every year. About 440 people are killed in these collisions,...
Kenya Wildlife Service Keeps Eyes in the Sky with Assist from AWI
Terrestrial WildlifeWild animals in Kenya’s sprawling (5,308 m2) Tsavo East National Park are safer today because of AWI’s ongoing sponsorship of a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Airwing patrol plane based in...
Simple Snares Exert Stranglehold on Wild Animal Populations
Terrestrial WildlifeSnares are ubiquitous around the world and are emptying our forests, meadows, wetlands, savannas, jungles, grasslands, and other habitats of wildlife, with particularly devastating effects in Africa. They are inexpensive...
The Hidden Web: International Trade in Insects and Arachnids as Pets
Terrestrial WildlifeIn the shadowy corners of the multibillion-dollar global wildlife industry, a quiet but flourishing market is often overlooked. As media and regulatory attention focuses primarily on illegal and unsustainable trade...
Alan Cumming Urges End to Pet Primate Trade
Terrestrial WildlifeThis summer, AWI worked with Emmy and Tony Award–winning actor Alan Cumming on a video in support of the Captive Primate Safety Act (HR 3199/S 1594) that was posted on...
AWI Funds Research to Alleviate Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Animal Suffering
Press ReleaseAugust 21, 2025Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the eight recipients of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing humane solutions to human-wildlife conflicts and less intrusive methods to study...
Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards
Terrestrial WildlifeNow through April 20, 2026, AWI is accepting applications for its 2026 Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards. This award program provides up to $15,000 to recipients to help spur innovative research...