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August 24, 2011 Here is the latest research from HumaneSpot.org for your chosen topics. If you find this information useful, please donate to help us maintain Humanespot.org, the world's most comprehensive resource for animal-related opinion and behavior research.
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Because There Are Better Things to Waste Your Money On
New Blog Entry, Entered on 8/23/2011
 In the summer of 2009, Senators Tom Coburn and John McCain released a report entitled “Summertime Blues: 100 Stimulus Projects that Give Taxpayers the Blues.†One of these projects in particular caught my attention: the federal government awarded The Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center $71,623 of our tax dollars to study the effects of cocaine on monkeys. Why was the government using our tax dollars to study illegal, recreational drugs in primates? And what on Earth did this have to do with economic stimulus? Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/because-there-are-better-things-waste-your-money
Understanding Animal Companion Surplus in the United States: Relinquishment of Nonadoptables to Animal Shelters for Euthanasia
New Research Citation, Entered on 8/23/2011;
Original Item from 1995
This study is based on surveys with people at the time of companion animal relinquishment at shelters. The authors examine differences between relinquishment for euthanasia versus adoption.
Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/understanding-animal-companion-surplus-united-states-relinquishment-nonadoptables-animal-she
The Effect of Disgust-Eliciting Visuals on Attitudes toward Animal Experimentation
New Research Citation, Entered on 8/22/2011;
Original Item from 1998
Based on reactions to videos that discuss arguments for and against animal experimentation, this study examines the effects of gruesome images that elicit disgust. The author finds that increased disgust was negatively related to attitude change such that gruesome images decreased support of the anti-experimentation perspective. The author discusses some factors that may mitigate this finding and suggests avenues for future research.
Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/effect-disgust-eliciting-visuals-attitudes-toward-animal-experimentation
Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare, Rights, & Protection
New Research Citation, Entered on 8/21/2011;
Original Item from 2011
170 experts identified as working in the animal protection field suggested what organizations are currently making the greatest impact in the field. From this a list of the top national and local animal protection nonprofits was developed.
Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/animal-welfare-animal-welfare-rights-protection
Rapid Range Shifts of Species Associated with High Levels of Climate Warming
New Research Citation, Entered on 8/20/2011;
Original Item from 2011
Research based on a meta-analysis of 54 published studies regarding animal migrations finds that wildlife is migrating at a faster pace than in the past. The authors find that the rate at which they are migrating is related to the rate of climate change.
Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/rapid-range-shifts-species-associated-high-levels-climate-warming
Perception vs. Reality for Chimpanzees
New Blog Entry, Entered on 8/19/2011
 Chimpanzees are an endangered species, but does seeing them in commercials, ads and other media portrayals make people think they don't need protection? A recent study looked at how public perceptions are influenced by media images.Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/perception-vs-reality-chimpanzees
New Poll: Americans Want Cameras Aimed at African Lions, Not Rifles
New Research Citation, Entered on 8/19/2011;
Original Item from 2011
This poll of over 1,000 U.S. adults finds that 70.4% of tourists are willing to pay to view lions, but only 6.6% are willing to pay to hunt them. This suggests that, in order for Africa to keep its travel and tourism industry healthy, it should focus on the preservation and protection of wild lions and their habitat.
Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/new-poll-americans-want-cameras-aimed-african-lions-not-rifles
The Plight of “Big Black Dogs†in American Animal Shelters: Color-Based Canine Discrimination
New Research Citation, Entered on 8/19/2011;
Original Item from 2007
Large dogs with black fur are adopted at lower rates than other dogs. This trend is referred to as Big Black Dog (BBD) Syndrome. The author investigates this trend, discusses factors contributing to it, and possible ways to ameliorate the problem.
Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/plight-%E2%80%9Cbig-black-dogs%E2%80%9D-american-animal-shelters-color-based-canine-discrimination
Perceptions of Family Violence: Are Companion Animals in the Picture?
New Research Citation, Entered on 8/18/2011;
Original Item from 1997
Using surveys, the researchers investigated attitudes toward companion animal abuse as it relates to family abuse. They asked about experiences of animal abuse in one's childhood and explored whether college students interpreted violence against animals in the home as a form of domestic violence.
Details: http://www.humanespot.org/content/perceptions-family-violence-are-companion-animals-picture |
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