Wildlife Welfare
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2024) | Viewed by 15376
Special Issue Editor
2. Animalfree Research, Postgasse 15, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
3. Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, 91 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EG, UK
Interests: wildlife welfare; conservation genetics; humane education; animal ethics; landscape ecology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Human activities, both intentional and unintended, constitute the biggest threat to wildlife, and are the reason for the current biodiversity crisis. For example, deforestation, habitat destruction, poaching, wildlife trafficking, or pollution all threaten the existence of many species and ecosystems. These activities might also cause physical injury, disease, fear, or suffering in wildlife. Furthermore, some direct human interventions, such as species management, wildlife research, and reintroductions might also have negative consequences for the wellbeing of individual animals. Therefore, animal welfare considerations should be a part of the discussions on biodiversity conservation. The focus of this Special Issue is on the different aspects of wildlife welfare, including both theory and empirical research. We welcome original research papers, reviews, and opinion pieces.
Topics of interest include:
- Compassionate conservation;
- Ecotourism;
- Human–wildlife conflict;
- Hunting;
- Impact of climate change on wildlife;
- Invasive species management;
- Non-invasive wildlife research methods;
- Poaching;
- Wildlife rehabilitation;
- Wildlife trade;
- Wildlife welfare assessment.
Dr. Miriam A. Zemanova
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- the 3Rs principles
- animal welfare
- compassionate conservation
- wildlife rehabilitation
- welfare biology
- zoos
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