Wildlife

This report systematically studied the behavior of a solitary dolphin off the southeast coast of England in 2007. Accompanied by humans for 18.4% of the 100 hours of observation, the dolphin changed her behavior during human presence, at times exhibiting behaviors possibly hazardous to people in the water and to the dolphin herself.

A strategy known as dolphin-assisted therapy claims that brief exposure to dolphins is so rewarding that it produces positive benefits to or "jump-starts" a human patient's receptiveness to more conventional physical therapies.

This article argues that the study, analysis, and sharing of information on animal welfare programs among different zoos and aquariums will potentially lead to improved animal welfare among all facilities.

Since the mid-20th century, the public has opposed seal hunts. However, the Canadian government defends the practice by arguing that seal pelts are an important source of income for hunters, that killing methods are humane, and that these hunts are sustainable. This paper evaluates the economic argument for ending the Canadian commercial seal hunt.

This summary of public opinion polls was compiled by Support Hunting Association, a coalition of pro-hunting advocates. It summarizes British public opinion on hunting between 1997 and 2004, concluding that there is minimal public support for a ban on fox hunting.

A collection of wildlife/hunting data and statistics for animals within the the state of Wisconsin. These reports are divided into several major categories including small game, big game, waterfowl, furbearers, and nongame. Specific species addressed include grouse, pheasant, quail, rabbit, turkey, black bear, deer, beaver, bobcat, frogs, toads, bald eagles, and osprey.

An annual survey conducted in the state of Massachusetts yielded sightings of 71 individual bald eagles, a species that was once listed as threatened, but removed from the federal endangered species list in 2007.

This report analyzes the current and potential impacts of increased corn ethanol production on wildlife and habitat in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, finding that populations of certain wildlife species are on the decline in areas with high increases in corn planting.

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the populations of two types of arctic caribou herds are on the rise. The Teshekpuk Herd increased from 45,000 caribou in 2002 to 64,000 in 2009, and the Central Arctic Herd increased from 32,000 animals in 2002 to 67,000 in 2009.

Globally, there is strong demand for products derived from wild plants and animals. Southeast Asia is an epicenter of supply and consumption for wildlife-based trade. This survey of 89 experts provides case studies on tigers, agarwood, and turtles and tortoises, including recommendations to reduce the illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade.