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Wild Animal Initiative produces original research to guide our work and catalyze academic activity.
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Recent publications
Ready to go wild? Factors affecting the representation and contribution of veterinarians in a selection of wildlife-oriented research disciplines
Beaulieu, M., et al. (2026). Ready to go wild? Factors affecting the representation and contribution of veterinarians in a selection of wildlife-oriented research disciplines. Research in Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106229
Considering affective state as a central component of the response of animals to environmental changes
Beaulieu, M. (2026). Considering affective state as a central component of the response of animals to environmental changes. Biology Letters, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2025.0424
Welfare implications of injuries and deformities in wild fish
Eckerström Liedholm, S. (2026). Welfare implications of injuries and deformities in wild fish. Animal Welfare, https://doi:10.1017/awf.2026.10083
The emerging field of wild animal welfare science
Elliott, V., et al. (2026). The emerging field of wild animal welfare science. Trends in Ecology & Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2026.06.003
Research sense: Incorporating animals’ sensory capacities in animal care and study design
Graham M., Fischer B. (2026). Research sense: Incorporating animals’ sensory capacities in animal care and study design. Laboratory Animals. 2026;60(2):220-224. https://doi.org/10.1177/00236772251385784. (First published online December 14, 2025.)
Our Library
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Our researchers
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The field
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