Preventing Animal Abuse and Exploitation An Assessment of Wildlife, Captive, and Domestic Animal Treatment

About this book

Preventing Animal Abuse and Exploitation: An Assessment of Wildlife, Captive, and Domestic Animal Treatment provides an overview of the continuum of human-animal interactions, ranging from activities in natural habitats to those in captive environments and in fashion and food. As the scientific process of conducting and communicating research is slow and hindered by gaps in knowledge, people are more likely to encounter information by themselves via traditional or digital media and social media. Both scientific and anecdotal reports suggest that there is a link between exploitation, the abuse of animals and that of vulnerable people, hence these psychological aspects are explored.

As people become more aware of animal sentience, feelings and emotions, our society is having to address issues around animal rights and advocacy. Similarly, growing awareness of climate change and environmental issues is resulting in a need to consider the unsustainable practices related to animal production. This book provides simple, everyday behaviour solutions that readers can implement to live their lives and educate others in a more mindful and compassionate way.

Contents

1. An Overview of Animal Abuse and Exploitation - Where, Why, and How Does it Happen?
2. Animal Abuse and Exploitation over 200 Years
3. Psychology and Psychopathology of Animal Abuse
4. Laboratory Animals
5. Zoo Animals
6. Exotic Pets - Educating Against Purchasing and Distribution
7. Animals as Food - Legal and Illegal Trading of Meat and Animal Parts
8. Animals as Fashion - Feathers, Furs, and More
9. Tourism and Animals
10. Emerging Technologies for Protection
11. Living in Harmony with Other Species - Compassionate Conservation

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Biography

Dr Carla Litchfield is Associate Professor and Director of the Conservation Psychology and Applied Animal Behavior Research Group at the University of South Australia. She obtained her PhD from the University of Adelaide, and her research examines the psychological wellbeing, physical wellbeing, and conservation of captive and wild animals. She applies principles of human psychology to conservation issues such as illegal wildlife trade. Her focal species include sharks, primates, marine mammals, canids, felids, and birds. Dr Litchfield has published numerous journal articles on conservation, animal welfare, and animal exploitation. She has authored several books.