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Join us as we generate groundbreaking science on wild animal welfare.

Wild Animal Initiative produces and supports science that investigates the many unanswered questions in wild animal welfare. As scientists, we seek a better understanding of the positive and negative experiences that animals face in the wild. Our core mission: to grow a flourishing scientific field that will sustain wild animal welfare research long into the future.

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Accepting expressions of interest until 9:00 am EST Monday, January 26, 2025

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