WBI Studies Repository

Oldfield & Bonano’s (2024) [O&B] target article discusses the wellbeing and sociality of bony fishes. Many fish species, such as cichlids, are not only social but territorial. Aggression is normal, but territorial aggression in a captive environment can have a negative impact on welfare. Aggression-related injuries and deaths are prevalent in pet stores as well as res...

This exploratory study forms the first stage of a broader project to improve the cultural and strategic alignment of animal advocacy efforts across the Global South. It seeks to develop a practical framework that helps advocates and funders identify and integrate key contextual factors into campaign design. The project will begin with India as a pilot site, with potential for...

The article from WellBeing International examines how animal welfare transcends traditional political divisions, arguing that it cannot be neatly categorized within left–right ideology but instead reflects a complex interplay of ethical perspectives, economic interests, cultural values, and institutional actors. It highlights how debates over the treatment of animals intersec...

Bird population declines serve as critical indicators of environmental well-being, reflecting the cumulative impacts of human activities such as habitat destruction, agricultural expansion, pollution, and climate change. Because birds play essential ecological roles—including pollination, seed dispersal, pest control, and nutrient cycling—their loss signals not only biodivers...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly recognized as pervasive environmental contaminants formed through the breakdown of larger plastic materials or produced at microscopic scales. These particles are now widely distributed across air, water, and soil, entering food systems and living organisms, including humans and animals. Their small size allows them to travel ea...