Widespread Public Support and Pluralistic Ignorance Associated with United States Animal Protection… Originally published in Human-Animal Interactions by Rebecca Niemiec, Lori Kogan, Megan S. Jones, Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila, Renee…

In this recently published article, Dr. Rebecca Niemiec and her colleagues explore the role that pluralistic ignorance may play in policy engagement related to animal protection.

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Inside “The Sound of Feathers: Attentive Living in a World Beyond Ourselves” A PAN Works Conversation with Katie Gillespie

PAN Works' own Julie Urbanik, PhD, sat down virtually with the author of The Sound of Feathers, Katie Gillespie, PhD. Together, they discuss how Katie invites readers to notice the small wonders of life all around us.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #coexistence #conservation #multispeciesjustice

Ethics, Wellbeing and Wild Lives Originally published as a chapter in the book, The Routledge International Handbook of Human-Animal Interactions and Anthrozoology by…

Please enjoy this excerpt from a recent book chapter, in which PAN Works authors argue that animal wellbeing should serve as a guiding principle in shaping the ethics of our relationship with wildlife.

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Living with Beavers in America: Part 3 Originally published on WellBeing International by John Hadidian, PhD.

In this final installment by Dr. John Hadidian, he explores the evolving human-beaver relationship and how shifting perspectives will shape coexistence in an increasingly human-dominated landscape.

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Beavers in America: Part 2 Originally published on WellBeing International by John Hadidian, PhD.

This week, dive into Part 2 of Dr. John Hadidian’s "Beavers in America" series where he explores historical accounts of beavers and their remarkable journey toward recovery and repatriation.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #coexistence #compassion #beavers #America #conservation #publicpolicy

Beavers in America: Part 1 Originally published on WellBeing International by John Hadidian, PhD.

In this, the first piece of a three-part series by Dr. John Hadidian, we are invited to explore the question: will beavers be part of redefining human-wildlife relationships, or just another pest to be controlled?

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One Health Ethics For the Wellbeing of People, Animals and Nature

Join us for a series of podcasts on one health ethics for wildlife protection and conservation.

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Compassionate Conservation Practice Supporting diverse conservation actions but context matters.

"The message is clear: for the sake of animals, their lives, and communities — and for nature itself — the conservation community must prioritize animal wellbeing in all its practices and decision-making processes."

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Pigeons, Cockroaches, and Rats — Oh My, Yes! By Isabelle Ivy Pass.

Journey with Isabelle Ivy Pass as she invites us to reconsider our relationships with the species we commonly consider "pests" in our lives.

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PAN Thinks Podcast Mary Midgley: An Introduction

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Animal Sentience Is Not a Belief. It’s an Evidence-Based Scientific Conclusion. Originally published on LinkedIn by Kati Bertrand, M.S., of Science Advancement and Outreach.

"The question is no longer whether animals are sentient - it is why we continue to behave as if they are not."

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How (and Why) to Predict the Future Octavia Butler and the conservation horizon.

What do conservationists have to learn from science-fiction writer Octavia Butler? Read this piece from environmental journalist Michelle Nijhuis to understand how we can "learn from the past, and keep an eye on the horizon."

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Mahouts Elephant Foundation: 2026 Field Course Applications are now open!

Applications are now open for Mahouts Elephant Foundation's Asian Elephant Behavior and Community-Driven Conservation field-course!

Join PAN Works' own Dr. Liv Baker in Thailand to explore the science of animal behaviour and well-being in conservation.

#animals #wellbeing #conservation #elephants

The Eight Freedoms of Farm Animal Wellbeing Originally published in Earth Tongues by Eileen Crist.

Eileen Crist, in this thought-provoking piece originally published in Earth Tongues, asks us to ponder what freedom means for a farm animal.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #publicpolicy #empathy #multispecies #justice #communities #intrinsicvalue #freedom

“This may ultimately make things messier, rather than tidier, on the ground” Interview with Greg McElwain, Team USA for “Philosophy in the Wild”

Please enjoy this piece originally posted by PAN Works Fellow and Virtual Writer in Residence, Mara-Daria Cojocaru, PD Dr. phil., in which she discusses humans and wolves with Professor Greg McElwain.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #empathy #communities #intrinsicvalue

Status and Trends of Germany’s Urban Biodiversity A nationwide assessment and identified knowledge gaps.

Join PAN Works Fellow and landscape ecologist, Michael Strohbach, PhD, on an exploration of Germany's urban biodiversity.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #empathy #multispecies #justice #communities #intrinsicvalue #biodiversity

Is Environmentalism Out of Ideas? Originally published in Conservation Works by Michelle Nijhuis.

In this thought-provoking piece, conservation and environmental journalist, Michelle Nijhuis, asks us to consider if environmentalism is out of ideas, or just long overdue for a new way of thinking.

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Death for Dinner The moral baggage in feeding captive predators.

What, or rather, who should a meat-eater eat in captivity? PAN Works Fellow Robin Kuehn, MS, explores the moral baggage of caring for captive predators in this fascinating piece.

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We know how to coexist with bears and wolves. Will we kill them instead? Originally published in the Los Angeles Times by Dr. Peter Kareiva.

Please enjoy this piece originally published in the Los Angeles Times by Dr. Peter Kareiva in which he invites us to envision a world with wins for both ranchers and wolves.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #empathy #multispecies #justice #communities #intrinsicvalue

Lassoed Souls Speciesism on the Western Front.

From her Montana porch in the heart of rodeo country, PAN Works Community Fellow Kim Hightower examines the ways rodeos reinforce speciesism, and offers insights on moving toward a more compassionate world.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #empathy #multispecies #intrinsicvalue #rodeo

Animal Trusteeship and the Public Trust Doctrine:  A Response to Treves and Parsa By Kristin L. Stewart, JD, PhD and Liv Baker, PhD.

Kris Stewart and Liv Baker offer an exciting comparison of Animal Trusteeship versus the Public Trust Doctrine.

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Remembering Jane Goodall By William S. Lynn, PhD, Barbara J. King, PhD, Emily Major, PhD, Kim Hightower, MS, Monica Ogra, PhD, Nicole Roberts, MCL and Mara…

Join us in honoring Jane Goodall by reading the heartfelt tributes shared by PAN Works members in remembrance of her life and legacy.

#janegoodall #hope #animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #empathy

Ethics and Wildlife An occasional podcast cosponsored by PAN Works and the Society for Conservation Biology North America.

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Please join us for the first Ethics and Wildlife podcast, cosponsored by PAN Works and the Society for Conservation Biology, on 6 November 2025 at 3 pm easter. Registration in the Medium story below.

What to Do Now Some ideas for those wondering how to get started in conservation — or how to keep going.

Today, please enjoy this repost by conservation and environmental journalist, Michelle Nijhuis, where she shares some advice for those wondering how to get starting, or keep going, in conservation work.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #empathy #multispecies #communities

Philosophy in the Wild: Finding Hope in Mixed Communities A Travelogue

In this new piece, PAN Works Fellow and Writer in Virtual Residence, Mara-Daria Cojocaru, PD Dr. phil, explores how Mary Midgley's "biscuit tin" is inspiring philosophical and poetic conversations around the world.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #empathy #multispecies #justice #communities

When Animals Sustain the Fabric of Our Democracies By Pablo P. Castelló, PhD.

In this new article, PAN Works Research Fellow, Pablo P. Castelló, PhD, invites us to experience the vibrant multipspecies tapestry that is the foundation of our democratic communities.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #empathy #multispecies #justice #communities #intrinsicvalue #democracy

The Evolving View of Animal Minds Originally published in Issues in Science and Technology by Cédric Sueur and William S. Lynn, PhD, in response to Brandon Keim’s essay…

Please enjoy reading this response to Brandon Keim's recent essay "When That Chickadee Is No Longer a 'Machine with Feathers,'" by Cédric Sueur, PhD and PAN Works' own Bill Lynn, PhD.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #empathy #multispecies #justice #communities #intrinsicvalue

Slayers, Rippers, and Blitzes Dark humour and the justification of cruelty to possums in online media in New Zealand.

In her recently published article, PAN Works Research Fellow, Emily Major, PhD, invites us to consider the role dark humour in New Zealand's online news media plays in justifying cruelty towards brushtail possums in the country.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #empathy

Most Habitat’s and Species’ Assessments in German Natura 2000 Sites Reflect Unfavourable… Originally published in Basic and Applied Ecology by Julia S. Ellerbrok, Theresa Spatz, Veronika Braunisch, Michael Strohbach, Dagmar…

PAN Works Fellow, Michael Strohbach, PhD, recently contributed to a study analyzing the status of Germany's conservation areas. Please enjoy a glimpse of the full article at the link below.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #conservation #agriculture #biodiversity #urbanization

Setting the Record Straight on the Copper Creek Wolves Originally published in the Aspen Daily News by Suzanne Asha Stone and Delia Malone.

Originally published in the Aspen Daily News by Suzanne Asha Stone and Delia Malone, please enjoy this piece advocating for a world where both people and wolves flourish.

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #compassion #conservation #rewilding #empathy #multispecies #justice #intrinsicvalue #flourishing