AWI Quarterly » 2009 Fall

Needle in a Fruit Fly

Move over, Charles Darwin. According to National University of Ireland pioneering biologist Kevin Kavanagh, because an insect’s immune system - specifically its haematocytes - closely resembles one part of the mammalian immune system - or its neutrophils - using moths, caterpillars or Drosophila (fruit flies) instead of mice and rats just seemed like the next step - and a more humane one - in the evolution of drug research and testing.

2009 Fall

Nepal's Rhesus Monkeys: Free But Not Yet Wild

In 2003 the nation of Nepal decided to allow captive breeding of rhesus monkeys for research and export, despite monkeys being sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.

2009 Fall

Rescued Parrots' Fate Still Uncertain

The Florida breeding facility that has masqueraded as a sanctuary and received 31 macaws seized in Virginia (AWI Quarterly, Winter 2009), is liquidating and auctioning off all its birds and exotic cats.

2009 Fall

"Living Cadavers" Replace Living Animals in Surgery Training

The replacement of live animal models with alternatives is an encouraging recent trend in medical education.

2009 Fall

Pacific Northwest Orcas Surviving the Odds

The largest members of the dolphin family, orcas, also known as killer whales, are perhaps the most recognizable cetacean, with their distinctive black and white markings.

2009 Fall

U.S. Court Approves Gulf of Mexico Lease Sales

In July, a federal appeals court announced it would permit the U.S. Department of the Interior to move forward with new oil and natural gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, subject to an analysis of the environmental risks.

2009 Fall

Walrus Deaths Attributed to Sea Ice Reduction

Scientists have reported that trampling by other walruses in a stampede likely caused the deaths of 131 walruses found on a beach in Alaska’s North Slope in August.

2009 Fall

Navy War Games Imperil Marine Life

The U.S. Navy has announced its decision to proceed with construction of a 500-square mile sonar testing range off the Jacksonville, FL coast.

2009 Fall

Obama’s Ocean Task Force

President Obama has announced the creation of a 23-member federal task force to establish a comprehensive U.S. Ocean Policy that "will incorporate ecosystem-based science and management and emphasize our public stewardship responsibilities."

2009 Fall

Partnering with Prosecutors to Fight Animal Cruelty

Even the best laws against animal cruelty and animal fighting are mere paper tigers if prosecutors won’t take cases based on such laws, or are unsure how to proceed with them.

2009 Fall

Pablo Puppy Games

AWI is pleased to announce the availability of new humane educational on-line resources for children.

2009 Fall

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