Shannon Noelle Rivera
Centre for Animal Welfare, University of Winchester
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Ecology Lab, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Ecology Lab, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Current Research..
Surviving the Trade: Qualitative analysis of the limitations to the disposal of confiscated live animals with a focus on Southeast Asia
2018 Graduate Fellow, Society for Conservation Biology | Masters of Science, University of Winchester, Centre for Animal Welfare, MSc Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law
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This research is focused on the disposal of illegally traded and confiscated live animals.
In an attempt to advance the understanding and determine the extent of the limitations and challenges affecting disposal methods and the consequences that may arise from animal being placed in unregulated facilities, a qualitative research study was developed. This research identified several important limitations to live animal disposal that, in some cases, has resulted in animal exploitation and corrupt practices. The aim of this research was to gather inter-agency knowledge and experiences about confiscated wildlife field to inform the development of strategies to improve post-seizure outcomes and reduce the chances for confiscated animals to be victimized - even after being rescued. Contact for Dissertation |
2018 Grant Funding provided by Society for Conservation Biology 2018 Graduate Fellowship
Previous Research..
Barriers to the Use of Assisted Colonization for Climate Sensitive Species
Researcher, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, Hawaiʻi Wildlife Ecology Lab
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This research involves defining and identifying perceived and existing barriers to the management option of assisted colonization, which is defined as "the intentional movement and release of an organism outside its indigenous range to avoid extinction." (IUCN Guidelines for Reintroductions). Despite many recorded successes, assisted colonization is still rarely used, our research team has been identifying the barriers to implementing the use of this tool in the Pacific Region.
Why? The current rate of climate change is challenging the ability of many species to naturally adapt, scientific modeling predicts these rapid shifts with make certain localities inhabitable for vulnerable species by the end of this century. These unprecedented changes call for novel strategies to be implemented to conserve many of our world's species. Contact for Publication |
2016 Grant Funding provided by University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)