We conduct research, distribute grants, and provide support for scientists, all with the mission of accelerating science that helps wild animals.
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Wild Animal Initiative will no longer use X as an active communications channel. Here are 3 ways you can stay connected with us — we hope you will! (1/5)
If you are a scientist or student, apply to join our online Research Community. Membership is free and offers access to a member directory, opportunities board, and more. wildanimalinitiative.org/joi… (4/5)
Interested in conducting wild animal welfare research? Sign up to our listserv to join an international network of wild animal welfare researchers and practitioners. wildanimalinitiative.org/joi…
Happy Friday! Here's our grantee Matthew Kamm explaining what to do if you see a turtle crossing the road.
With funding from WAI, Matthew is studying mammalian predation on wood turtles, with the goal of developing non-lethal interventions that reduce predation intensity.
“From the very first second on the ice, I knew it was worth it.” Learn how Michaël's path took him from emperor penguins to wild animal welfare science. wildanimalinitiative.org/blo…
We’ve attended 44 scientific conferences since our founding in 2019. Since then, we’ve seen big changes in how wild animal welfare is represented. Learn more: buff.ly/ndvoepd
What do we mean when we talk about welfare? Our thoughts, and the research we think is still needed: wildanimalinitiative.org/blo…
We want to understand and improve the lives of as many wild animals as possible. In this blog post, we explain how our goal to maximize wild animal welfare guides our work. buff.ly/6QFjY6x
#Machinelearning is decoding animal communication. Soon, we may be able to understand — and speak — whale, or robin, or jumping spider. Here, we explore the ethical implications and opportunities for wild animal welfare researchers. buff.ly/Ru3Eim8
From Antarctica to the Rocky Mountains, Research Manager Michaël Beaulieu's path to wild animal welfare science has been an adventurous one. wildanimalinitiative.org/blo…
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In a new blog post: how we've seen the conference landscape start to embrace wild animal welfare, and our plans for this year's conference season. buff.ly/ndvoepd
In case you missed it: Our 2024 annual report highlights some of the most exciting parts of our work last year. We couldn’t have accomplished all we did without you! buff.ly/bJF4fno
#AI is learning to talk to wild animals. What could that mean for their welfare? wildanimalinitiative.org/blo…
Join an international network of wild animal welfare researchers and practitioners by becoming a member of our research community: wildanimalinitiative.org/joi…
Our library is a great place to start your reading on wild animal welfare science. In addition to all of the papers our staff researchers have published, it contains research digests that break them down, along with reports, commentaries, and other short communications. It's updated regularly here: buff.ly/NQ8MKh7
80% of our grantees study common taxa like rodents, insects, and fish. In a new blog post on maximizing welfare, we explain why we prioritize research on abundant animals, rather than rare or endangered species: buff.ly/6QFjY6x