All of Those Cat Photos on the Internet Are Actually Doing Some Good
A study looks at how Petfinder profiles influence adoption rates.
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How Hunting Sea Otters Killed the Sea Cow—Maybe—and Other Tales of Megafauna Extinction
New research highlight the dangers of standing by while large animals go extinct.
Animal Research Falls Short on Experimental Procedures
A new study suggests two in three animal studies don't report taking even the most basic precautions against biased results, making many of the results unreliable.
How Plastic Imperils Sea Turtles
A new research review finds that all the plastic debris swirling through our oceans may be endangering every species of sea turtle.
Are There Purely Environmental Justifications for Eating Animals?
Yes, but don’t mention them to Fido.
On Snake Smuggling, Lion Killing, and Fish Crimes
The Lacey Act, a 115-year-old law that seeks to protect threatened species, is still going strong.
What Is, Scientifically, the Grossest Animal?
As measured by the ability to kill via infectious disease.
A Short History of Trophy Hunting in America
Since the mid-1800s, hunting trophies—taxidermied remains of wild animals—have served as symbolic proof of one’s "manliness."