Welfare Science

Wild Animal Suffering Scale

Research into the scale of wild animal suffering from disease, predation, parasitism, and starvation is growing with implications for conservation.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in wild animal suffering scale
Millions of animals benefit from better welfare science welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Wild animal suffering scale dwarfs what occurs in farming and captivity.

What You Can Do

Learn about wild animal welfare science
Support research into wild animal suffering
Engage with ethical debates about wild animal welfare
Share wild animal welfare perspectives with conservation communities