This good-hearted man does CPR & saves a dog. May the Universe return him every little breath when he needs it. Please, don't leash animals to bicycles! When the dog sees his rescuer next, his joy & gratitude are worth seeing. 🙏

I'm pleased to say that my co-authored article #conservation After #biodiversity will soon be published in Biological Conservation. More soon! :) Fran Santiago-Ávila Ⓥ🐾

sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Here our latest publication #conservation after #biodiversity. Main argument: Soule's normative postulates subordinate all sources of value to biodiversity, which permits the enactment of morally objectionable policies. Open access for 50 days.

the great paradox of much non-human animal research: we treat them as though they are sufficiently "like us" that they can be models for human responses. But we also assert they are "not enough like us" for us to worry that we are torturing them lithub.com/how-can-you-kn…

In '#Conservation after #biodiversity', we engage with #Soulé's normative postulates for conservation. We conclude that subordinating all nonhuman sources of #intrinsicvalue to biodiversity is morally arbitrary, wrong + politically dangerous. We propose instead a pluralist ethic

📢We invite you to submit your latest research to the Special Issue "Wild Canids of North America: Policy, Ethics and Science", edited by Dr. Michelle L. Lute Michelle L. Lute, PhD and Dr. Francisco Santiago-Ávila. ⏰Deadline: 30 June 2024. Find more information👉mdpi.com/journal/animal…

🚫MYTH: You should fear coyotes, they will attack people for no reason. ✅ FACT: Coyotes are often greatly exaggerated as threats to human safety. In reality, #coyotes are generally fearful and avoidant of humans, and bold behavior is unusual. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ytf4jns7

'Cosmic Purpose without God.' This article sums up the argument of my new book. I'll be responding to comments later, so let me know what you think! Aeon Magazine Nigel Warburton 🇺🇦 #FreeUkraine aeon.co/essays/why-our…

An important question from a good friend: maineanimalcoalition.org/blog/where-are… #conservation #veganism #ethics #animals #wildlife #compassionateconservation #preservation

Our latest on why centering #biodiversity in our relationships with the nonhuman world is morally problematic, with attention to the killing of #brumbies in KNP. 🐎✊🏾 #conservation #horses #ethics #policy #environment #animals #wildlife

🌿 Check out the latest ~Notes From the Field~ blog! 🌿 Radicalizing Compassion for Coyotes to Create a Just Future for ALL Wildlife tinyurl.com/yc36vhap 📷 Lisa Antell, #CaptureCoexistence Contributor | @SkyDoogie

Stand with us as we shed light on the #Wyoming wolf incident. Visit our Action Hub to raise your voice: tinyurl.com/mw7mff9e. Read insights from Dr. Fran Santiago-Ávila on systemic issues and changes needed: tinyurl.com/yc77n9xv. 📷 Josh Shandera

The Fellows of PAN Works, an ethics and policy centre for animals, evaluate the recently released NY Declaration on Animal Consciousness. panworks.medium.com/c0465593f235

Today alongside colleagues PAN Works, I consider the NY Declaration on Animal Consciousness-- which I have signed---and push for more. Stronger words, stronger actions against invasive painful research on animals. panworks.medium.com/evaluating-the… #animals #animalwelfare #animalrights

He was just being told how the academic publishing system works

“Science tells us that a decision to downlist wolves would have put the population at even greater risk, so we are relieved and grateful that the Commission decided to keep current state protections in place,” said Dr. Fran Santiago-Ávila Ⓥ🐾 of wawildlifefirst

Friends, help us fight for #wildlife #policy reform and shift the paradigm from one focused on exploitation and dismissal to one that foregrounds #coexistence, robust #ecosystems, and respect for the #intrinsicvalue of #wild lives. 🐾✊🏽🙏🏽

🙀The #WA Fish & #Wildlife Commission has delegated rulemaking petitions to Director Susewind, muzzling wildlife advocates' input on critical decisions like the protection of wild #salmon and large #carnivores. We must demand a voice! 📝 Sign the petition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🚨Don't miss this great opportunity to support protections for Washington's #wildlife this EarthGives Day! 🙏🏽✊🏽

🐻 Fight for WA’s Wildlife & Your Right to Be Heard! The WA Fish & Wildlife Commission stopped reviewing public rulemaking petitions, handing decisions to the Director. This limits public input & risks overexploitation of wildlife. ✍️ Sign our petition! 🙏🏽tinyurl.com/DontSilenceWil…