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May 12, 2025 Animal Behavior Expert consensus study

Leading parrot welfare experts identify the 10 most critical issues facing captive parrots, from owner education to social isolation and housing …

Key Finding: Lack of owner knowledge ranked as the #1 parrot welfare concern

Birds

6 min read Animal Welfare

Apr 22, 2025 Animal Behavior Cross-sectional owner survey

UK survey of 548 hamster owners reveals that exercise balls and exposure to predator pets cause significant welfare problems for these small mammals.

Key Finding: 18.4% of owners use exercise balls, which can cause stress and injury in hamsters

Hamsters

6 min read Veterinary Record