The situation of animals in the wild
Many people today have a romanticized view of nature and what the lives of animals in the wild are like. They believe that animals […] Read more
Psychological stress in wild animals
Some might believe that wild animals do not suffer from stress. However, this is untrue. Fear of predation is a major cause of stress in the wild. Read more
Animals in natural disasters
Many animals are exploited as workers. They endure many hardships during their lives, and are killed when they are no longer considered useful or profitable. Read more
Antagonism in nature: Interspecific conflict
Ecosystemic relations in which an organism harms another for his or her own benefit are antagonistic relationships. They cause significant suffering and death. Read more
Weather conditions and nonhuman animals
It’s only necessary for a handful of animals to survive and reproduce in the harshest weather conditions, even if the rest of the population suffer and die. Read more
Malnutrition, hunger and thirst in wild animals
Malnutrition and thirst in wild animals are major contributions to high mortality rates in the wild. Read more
Diseases in nature
There are many different diseases in nature which affect nonhuman animals, and the harm they cause is just as diverse. Read more
Physical injuries in wild animals
This text is part of a series examining the conditions of animals living in the wild. For more texts examining the ways animals in […] Read more