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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wild Animal Initiative seeks new board members
Wild Animal Initiative is seeking a new board member! Read on for details, and let us know by July 22nd if you’re interested in helping us out.
Wild Animal Initiative seeks new Board President
Interested in getting more involved? Consider volunteering on our board!
Wild Animal Initiative is hiring!
Interested in joining the Wild Animal Initiative team? Check out our new job openings!
Spring 2020 Wild Animal Welfare Meetup
Undeterred by a canceled conference, we co-hosted a virtual wild animal welfare meetup along with Animal Ethics and Rethink Priorities.
Short summer projects from our interns
This summer, Wild Animal Initiative hosted two summer interns, Anthony DiGiovanni and Dylan Quinn. Both were great additions to the Wild Animal Initiative team and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.
Six-month progress update
We estimate that our staff’s work is around one-half the hours dedicated to these issues globally. This summer, we are raising $50,000 to continue our work. Please continue to follow our progress, and donate today to help us reach this goal.
Wild Animal Initiative Board of Directors names Mal Graham Executive Director
After a thorough search process and thoughtful consideration, the Board of Directors has selected Mal Graham as the next Executive Director of Wild Animal Initiative.
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