We are a partnership of scientists, veterinarians and educationalists who are actively engaged in our professions both nationally and internationally.

 Our expertise and interests

• Population ecology and biodiversity conservation (surveys and population dynamics, spatial modelling, anthropogenic disturbance and diseases)
• Animal behaviour and welfare
• Education: primary education, higher education and professional development
• Veterinary medicine and animal care

Our Ethos

• We believe that science and education have an important role to play in changing people’s attitudes and behaviour  towards the welfare of animals.
• We value objectivity, transparency and openness.
• We believe that all practical approaches should be open to scientific criticism and based on firm evidence, not led by tradition, intuition or personal opinion.
• Approaches that have not been proven safe and effective may not only be a waste of time and money, but may also harm  animals and their owners.