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On our blog you’ll find explorations of key concepts in wild animal welfare, features on experts in the field, organizational updates, and more.

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The Wild Animal Initiative Team 7/2/21 The Wild Animal Initiative Team 7/2/21

We’re launching a research fund

Wild Animal Initiative is launching a fund to support high-impact wild animal welfare research.

The Wild Animal Initiative Team 4/21/21 The Wild Animal Initiative Team 4/21/21

Wild Animal Initiative featured in Vox

In a major milestone for this growing research field, “the wild frontier of animal welfare” reaches a larger audience than ever before.

Luke Hecht 3/29/21 Luke Hecht 3/29/21

An alternative to culling for UK gray squirrels

Gray squirrels have been caught in the crossfire of public debate in the UK for decades. A new plan calls for the use of contraceptives to control their numbers.

Simon Eckerström Liedholm 3/15/21 Simon Eckerström Liedholm 3/15/21

Calling the EPA to assess welfare risks of Avitrol

We submitted a public comment urging the EPA to consider an avian pesticide’s impact on wild animal welfare.

The Wild Animal Initiative Team 3/3/21 The Wild Animal Initiative Team 3/3/21

Now hiring: Director of Scientific Affairs

Wild Animal Initiative is seeking a Director of Scientific Affairs to lead the planning and implementation of our programs that directly serve researchers.

Simon Eckerström Liedholm 12/29/20 Simon Eckerström Liedholm 12/29/20

Our proposal for a field study of pigeon contraception

We designed a field experiment to test the impacts of treatment with an oral contraceptive on the welfare of urban pigeons.

The Wild Animal Initiative Team 11/24/20 The Wild Animal Initiative Team 11/24/20

Wild Animal Initiative named ACE Top Charity

Wild Animal Initiative has just been awarded Top Charity status by Animal Charity Evaluators, an independent organization that assesses nonprofits for their effectiveness and impact on animal welfare.