Climate change and urbanization are increasing human-wildlife encounters in Georgia. Experts warn against intervening with animals.
Scientific American: How the wildlife trade boosts the chance of a disease jumping from animals to humans
Decades of data reveal that animals involved in the wildlife trade—from pet sales to meat markets to illegal poaching—are much more likely to carry pathogens that can infect humans ...
How the wildlife trade boosts the chance of a disease jumping from animals to humans
MSN: Wild Animals That Surprisingly Enjoy Playing With Humans The Unexpected Bonds You Didnt See Coming
Some wild animals are far more curious and social than people imagine. While the natural instinct of most species is to avoid human contact, there are rare cases where animals initiate playful ...
Wild Animals That Surprisingly Enjoy Playing With Humans The Unexpected Bonds You Didnt See Coming
Gizmodo: Which Wild Animals Could Humans Domesticate Into the Next Great Pet?
NPR: How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.
How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
The New York Times: Global Wildlife Trade Fuels Spread of Disease From Animals to People
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.