Why Welfare Matters
Demi | Why Welfare MattersScience-based insights for people who care about animals
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Do fish feel pain?
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For centuries, fish have been seen by us as cold, silent, and unfeeling creatures. But is this perception really accurate? Compared to mammals, fish are rarely treated with the same level of compassion or welfare.
Maybe it’s...
Jaguar Feasts and Fasts, Rhino Body Condition Scoring and Sloth Diets
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Feasts and fasts: the impact of feeding regimes on the activity budgets of zoo-housed jaguars Panthera onca
Feeding practices are critical for the welfare of zoo-housed carnivores, yet zoo diets often lack the com...
Pacing Polar Bears, Octopus Diets and Tamarin Poop
Is stereotypic behaviour in polar bears heterogenous in nature?
A study by Miller and Machado (2026) investigated whether the stereotypic behaviour of two polar bears (Ursus maritimus) at Brookfield Zoo Chicago was heterogenous in natu...
Civet Coffee: The Bitter Truth
Last year, my husband and I travelled across Asia. As Biologists, we were especially excited to experience the incredibly rich biodiversity, stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage. But there was one thing that we couldn’t avoid....
A Message of Hope
As we approach what would have been her 92nd birthday, we celebrate the life of an incredible woman, who inspired so many. The late Dr. Jane Goodall.
The newly announced Jane Goodall Day, on April 3rd, is about the everyday actions that b...
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Hi, I’m Demi. I’m a zoologist & conservationist, working in animal behaviour and welfare. I write about animal welfare science, connecting evidence to our everyday choices and how animals experience the world we share! \ud83c\udf3f
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