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Donald Griffin, cognitive ethology, and animal life histories
Full text linkCarolyn Ristau offers a stellar investigative biography of Donald Redfield Griffin and his influence on the science and philosophy of animal minds. This commentary focuses on his aim to study animal minds through an ethological lens—that is, by examining the evolved, adaptive functions of mental capacities and consciousness in natural environments, rather than confining research to controlled laboratory settings. I argue that, far from being romantic, this approach can be firmly grounded in modern life history theory
Exploring the Landscape of Animal Advocacy in Egypt: Insights into Stray, Wildlife, and Farmed Animal Rights
Full text linkThis article examines the landscape of animal advocacy in Egypt, a nascent and growing field in one of Africa’s largest economies and most densely populated countries. It focuses on three types of animal advocacy: 1) stray animal welfare, 2) wildlife conservation, and 3) farmed animal welfare. The paper critically analyses current practices and trends in each of these areas, highlighting the main challenges and opportunities facing the growth of the movement. Our research draws on insights from interviews with active animal welfare organizations, situating their practical experiences, daily operational struggles, as well as instances of success, within Egypt’s wider socio-economic context. The research identifies socio-cultural perceptions, legal, and financial obstacles as the primary challenges to the movement\u27s growth. Additionally, our research suggests that advocacy for farmed animal welfare represents an underfunded and underexplored area of study in Egypt and north Africa, which stands to benefit from collective efforts to mobilize funds, build awareness, and engage communities, particularly younger communities. We conclude by proposing key recommendations for the sustainable growth of the animal advocacy movement, ensuring it is integrated into both institutional and local social practices. We believe this research fills a critical knowledge gap and has significant potential to inspire further studies from the region