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Bridging U.S. Conservative Values And Animal Protection, Constanza Arévalo Msc, Björn Ólafsson, Jo Anderson
Bridging U.S. Conservative Values And Animal Protection, Constanza Arévalo Msc, Björn Ólafsson, Jo Anderson
USA
This study combining desk research and academic literature review will identify alignments between conservative values and animal protection goals.
Changing Attitudes And Conflicts Over Wolf Management, Andrew N. Rowan
Changing Attitudes And Conflicts Over Wolf Management, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Discover the evolving conflicts over wolf management in North America and Europe as rising wolf populations impact farmers and conservationists. Learn how dialogue projects aim to resolve these disputes.
Ending Cage Farming In The Eu: The Fight For Animal Welfare, Andrew N. Rowan
Ending Cage Farming In The Eu: The Fight For Animal Welfare, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Compassion in World Farming's "End the Cage Age" campaign sought to eliminate cages for farmed animals in the EU. Despite setbacks, a 2024 consensus promises a phase-out of caged animal farming, benefiting animals, farmers, and the environment.
The Ongoing Challenge Of Accurately Measuring Pet Ownership, Andrew N. Rowan
The Ongoing Challenge Of Accurately Measuring Pet Ownership, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Despite decades of surveys, accurately measuring pet ownership remains difficult. Learn how varying survey methods and human population density affect pet demographics in the US and UK, and why better data is essential for effective animal population management.
Sentience And The Moral Status Of Animals: A Review Of Peter Godfrey-Smith's Trilogy, Andrew Rowan
Sentience And The Moral Status Of Animals: A Review Of Peter Godfrey-Smith's Trilogy, Andrew Rowan
Tales of WellBeing
Explore Peter Godfrey-Smith’s groundbreaking views on animal sentience and consciousness.
Animal Agriculture: Reversing Confinement Trends, Andrew Rowan
Animal Agriculture: Reversing Confinement Trends, Andrew Rowan
Tales of WellBeing
Learn how early 21st-century animal welfare campaigns targeted intensive confinement, leading to major changes in farmed animal treatment.
An Analysis Of Trends In The Use Of Animal And Non-Animal Methods In Biomedical Research And Toxicology Publications, Katy Taylor, Stephani Modi, Jarrod Bailey
An Analysis Of Trends In The Use Of Animal And Non-Animal Methods In Biomedical Research And Toxicology Publications, Katy Taylor, Stephani Modi, Jarrod Bailey
Non-Animal Methods and 3Rs
There have been relatively few attempts to quantitatively assess if, and in which areas, the use of non-animal methods (NAMs) is increasing in biomedical research and importantly, how this compares to the use of live animals. We found that proportionately the reliance on animals in these research areas is decreasing, which will be encouraging to those that support the replacement of animal experiments.
Species Vary In Within-Species Variability, Jennifer Vonk
Species Vary In Within-Species Variability, Jennifer Vonk
Animal Sentience
Owens et al. (2024) add to the growing voices stressing the importance of considering individual differences in animal welfare and conservation. I advocate for an additional emphasis on the importance of between species comparisons of the degree of individual variation in cognition and emotion within species. A better understanding of the factors predicting within-species variability will help conservationists target their efforts. Additionally, I caution against invoking circularity in using “behavioural traits” to predict related behaviours.
Norms And Variance Fail To Predict Butterfly Effects On Social Dynamics By Idiosyncratic Individuals, Stephen F. Stringham, Lynn Rogers, Ann Bryant
Norms And Variance Fail To Predict Butterfly Effects On Social Dynamics By Idiosyncratic Individuals, Stephen F. Stringham, Lynn Rogers, Ann Bryant
Animal Sentience
Adaptations and adjustments to current environmental conditions are manifest in behavioral norms. Knowing norms facilitates population-level prediction, but doesn’t predict individual behavior where idiosyncrasies might trigger “butterfly effects." Knowledge of individual quirks is particularly important for risk assessment and management during close encounters between humans and potentially lethal wildlife, including bears (Ursus spp.). Innovative foraging techniques can alter population vigor and viability. Traits at the tails of a bell curve might hold the greatest potential for adapting to environmental change.
"When Animals Dream - Exploring Consciousness And Ethics In David M. Pena Guzman's New Book, Andrew Rowan
"When Animals Dream - Exploring Consciousness And Ethics In David M. Pena Guzman's New Book, Andrew Rowan
Tales of WellBeing
David M. Peña-Guzmán’s latest book explores the fascinating question of whether animals dream, delving into the scientific, philosophical, and ethical implications of animal consciousness.
Wildlife Conservation: The Importance Of Individual Personality Traits And Sentience, Karen A. Owens, Gosia Bryja, Marc Bekoff
Wildlife Conservation: The Importance Of Individual Personality Traits And Sentience, Karen A. Owens, Gosia Bryja, Marc Bekoff
Animal Sentience
Individual differences in personality types within the same species have been studied much less than differences between species and populations. Personality differences are related to risk-taking and exploration, which in turn correlate with individuals' daily responses, decisions, and fitness. Bold and shy personality types can have different advantages and disadvantages under different social or environmental pressures. Analyzing personality differences has helped clarify how elk habituate to a well-populated area and how management strategies can be adapted to them. For wolves newly repatriated to Colorado, individual personality factors are likely to prove important for adapting to their new homes as well …
Communicating Animals: A Doctor Dolittle Story, Andrew Rowan
Communicating Animals: A Doctor Dolittle Story, Andrew Rowan
Tales of WellBeing
Artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches are opening new opportunities to understand what animals say.
Healthy Brains, Scientific Innovation And "The Endless Frontier", Andrew N. Rowan
Healthy Brains, Scientific Innovation And "The Endless Frontier", Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Scientific research continues to deliver benefits for people, animals, and the environment.
Health And Nature, A Walk In The Park, Andrew N. Rowan
Health And Nature, A Walk In The Park, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Nature promotes mental and physical health, but we do not fully understand how.
Do Lists Improve Animal Protection?, Andrew N. Rowan
Do Lists Improve Animal Protection?, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Several organizations have developed lists to monitor positive developments in animal protection.
"Branching Out: Examining Plant Cognition And Sentience", Steven Hansch, Leslie Barcus
"Branching Out: Examining Plant Cognition And Sentience", Steven Hansch, Leslie Barcus
Tales of WellBeing
New research on plant behavior and communication raises questions about plant awareness and sentience.
Bird Flu Spreading To Farmed Mammals In The Us, Andrew N. Rowan, Hope Ferdowsian M.D., M.P.H.
Bird Flu Spreading To Farmed Mammals In The Us, Andrew N. Rowan, Hope Ferdowsian M.D., M.P.H.
WellBeing News
The more mammalian species infected by bird flu, the greater the threat of a new pandemic.
Human-Animal Interactions And Edibility?, Andrew N. Rowan
Human-Animal Interactions And Edibility?, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Does a growing pet-keeping culture affect other human-animal interactions?
An International Study Of Advocates’ Strategies And Needs, Jack Stennett, Jah Ying Chung, Andrea Polanco, Jo Anderson
An International Study Of Advocates’ Strategies And Needs, Jack Stennett, Jah Ying Chung, Andrea Polanco, Jo Anderson
General - Animal Protection
This is a mixed-method study that seeks to understand the reasons that farmed animal groups in different regions and circumstances choose particular approaches to advocacy.
"The Life Of Pei" By Pei Feng Su, Steven Hansch, Leslie Barcus
"The Life Of Pei" By Pei Feng Su, Steven Hansch, Leslie Barcus
Tales of WellBeing
The “Life of Pei” tells the story of how the author, as a Taiwanese animal advocate, is making a difference for people, animals, and the environment.
The Food Waste Challenge, Andrew N. Rowan, Kathleen Rowan
The Food Waste Challenge, Andrew N. Rowan, Kathleen Rowan
WellBeing News
The world wastes an extraordinary quantity of food, but the issue has begun to be addressed.
The Latest Australian 'Threat Abatement Plan' For Cats, Andrew N. Rowan
The Latest Australian 'Threat Abatement Plan' For Cats, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Australia continues to explore ways to save its unique fauna from predation by domestic cats.
Roadkill: Citizen Science At Work, Andrew N. Rowan
Roadkill: Citizen Science At Work, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Wildlife roadkill data began to be collected in the 1990s by citizen scientists and is now a global enterprise.
Book Reviews: Jane Goodall At 90 & The Emotional Lives Of Animals, 2024 Revision, Andrew Rowan
Book Reviews: Jane Goodall At 90 & The Emotional Lives Of Animals, 2024 Revision, Andrew Rowan
Tales of WellBeing
Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff have made significant contributions to our understanding of animal emotions and feelings.
Addressing The Veterinarian And Veterinary Technician Shortage: Innovations In Animal Healthcare Access, Bob Murtaugh Dvm, Ms, Dacvim, Dacvecc, Fccm
Addressing The Veterinarian And Veterinary Technician Shortage: Innovations In Animal Healthcare Access, Bob Murtaugh Dvm, Ms, Dacvim, Dacvecc, Fccm
WellBeing News
The United States is experiencing a shortage of veterinary care providers. A new group proposes innovative solutions.
Children Observing Violence And Public Health Outcomes, Andrew N. Rowan
Children Observing Violence And Public Health Outcomes, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Children observing violence is a public health threat that deserves increased global awareness.
What’S In A Nam?, Andrew N. Rowan
What’S In A Nam?, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Interest in and support for non-animal methods (NAMs) in biomedical research and testing continues to grow.
Illuminating Animal And Plant Sentience, Andrew N. Rowan
Illuminating Animal And Plant Sentience, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
WBI’s journal, Animal Sentience, advances our understanding of sentience (feeling) and its phylogenetic extent.
Farmed Animals And Food Systems: Global Developments, Andrew N. Rowan
Farmed Animals And Food Systems: Global Developments, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Last year brought some losses but also some wins for farmed animal advocacy.
Animals And Healthy Ecosystems: It’S Complicated!, Andrew N. Rowan
Animals And Healthy Ecosystems: It’S Complicated!, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
Wild animals, especially large animals, increase the biodiversity of ecosystems.