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How do human activities impact koalas?

The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an iconic Australian species primarily found in eucalypt forests along the eastern and southeastern coasts...

Last updated: October 28, 2025
What are the animal welfare issues with Thoroughbred horse racing?

This article provides a summary of the key problems associated with the horse racing industry that need to be resolved...

Last updated: June 30, 2025
Do racehorses need to be whipped for performance and safety?

The need and right to whip racehorses merely for sport and wagering is being increasingly questioned by the community due...

Last updated: June 30, 2025
What is the risk of farmed poultry contracting avian influenza (or ‘bird flu’)?

Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can also pose...

Last updated: January 13, 2025
What are the welfare issues with shark incident mitigation strategies?

As human populations continue to grow and coastal areas become more heavily used for recreational activities, the likelihood of encounters...

Last updated: October 1, 2024
How is animal welfare regulated at Australian knackeries?

A knackery is a facility where animals are killed for pet food or the making of animal by-products used in...

Last updated: August 21, 2024
What are glue boards and why are they inhumane?

Glue boards (also known as glue traps) are made of cardboard, plastic or wood covered in an adhesive and are...

Last updated: August 1, 2024
What does the new legislation to end live sheep export by sea mean for Australian sheep?

What is the legislation? On the 1st July 2024 the Australian Parliament passed legislation to end live sheep export by...

Last updated: July 31, 2024
What are the animal welfare challenges associated with meat chicken production?

Chickens grown for meat production are genetically very different from layer hens bred to produce eggs. Meat chickens have been...

Last updated: July 23, 2024
What are the options to improve wild koala welfare?

Koalas are an iconic Australian species, known to attract thousands of tourists every year. Koalas living in the wild suffer...

Last updated: July 3, 2024

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