Research shows similarities in hunters, animal rights advocates

Shared moral values could be key for wildlife, nature conservancy support

JUNE 21, 2021

Animal rights advocates and hunters may have more in common than they think when it comes to nature conservancy, according to a newly published study by aTexas A&M AgriLiferesearcher.

The research studied whether an individual’s empathy level toward wildlife predicted their support for conservation efforts. Researchers believe the study can be used to identify individuals and how they view the intrinsic value of nature in ways that can be leveraged to promote wildlife conservation.

Measuring and understanding people’s commitment to nature conservancy based on personal morals will be key to combatting wildlife losses and ecosystem disruptions in the short- and long-term, said