Archive: Feature Article
Predator Protection Is Just Ecologic, Economic Logic
Historically, predators such as wolves, mountain lions, and bears were scorned and hunted with little remorse or restraint. They have...
Keeping “Track” of Northern River Otters
The live capture of river otters is notoriously difficult, which explains the dearth of information about the ecology of the...
International Conservation Agenda in Flux amid Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions in place to prevent its spread have had a profound impact on the environment,...
Dissection Alternatives: Superior Learning Opportunities that Spare Animal Lives
In North America, animal dissection remains commonplace in K-12 science education. At a time when numerous interactive and immersive alternatives...
Monitoring International Transport of Farm Animals
International transport by sea vessel can threaten an animal’s welfare, particularly for long-distance journeys, such as from North America to...
Expanding Safe Haven Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets
Chris was in an abusive relationship, and she knew she had to leave. But she hesitated. She didn’t have family...
USDA Photos Document Horrific Suffering at Chinchilla Research Supplier
The disturbing pictures included with this article, taken by a US Department of Agriculture inspector in 2017, are worth far...
Tiger King Cohorts Collared
The major players perpetuating the big cat trade in the United States are a small network of eccentric individuals who...
Sound Science: Tracking Gray Wolves by Their Howls
Wolf–human conflicts are an ongoing concern that can lead to both legal and illegal killing of wild wolves, poor support...
BarkLight Collars on Guard Dogs Could Help Protect Livestock
Gray wolf expansion into previously occupied habitat is among the most ecologically successful but socially controversial wildlife restoration efforts undertaken...
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AWI Funds Research to Alleviate Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Animal Suffering
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Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Reintroduced to Protect Wildlife and Pets on Public Lands
In Program: Companion Animals, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, reintroduced today in the US House of Representatives by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)....
Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking
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