LOOKING BEYOND THE CLAIMS

Wildlife conservation and animal welfare are often discussed through tradition, personal experience and deeply held beliefs. But what happens when we look beyond the claims and examine the evidence?

What Does the Science Say? explores peer-reviewed research and scientific literature addressing the lives of wild animals—in captivity and in the wild.

From animal welfare, behavior and cognition to conservation, human-animal interactions and the effects of captivity, each article takes a closer look at what researchers have discovered, what questions remain unanswered, and what the evidence can—and cannot—tell us.

Because meaningful conversations about wildlife should begin with evidence.