Wildlife

Wild Invertebrate Welfare Science

Research into wild invertebrate welfare including bee pain research and butterfly stress physiology is informing pesticide policy.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in wild invertebrate welfare science
Millions of animals benefit from better wildlife 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 invertebrate welfare science is beginning to influence pesticide regulation.

What You Can Do

Support research into wild invertebrate welfare
Reduce pesticide use to protect wild invertebrate welfare
Advocate for pesticide regulation considering invertebrate welfare
Learn about current evidence on invertebrate sentience