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Falco van Hassel1, Bernice Bovenkerk1
1Philosophy Group, Social Sciences Group, Department of Communication, Philosophy, and Technology (CPT), Wageningen University and Research, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
Climate change and related shifts in weather conditions result in massive biodiversity declines and severe animal suffering. This article explores the measures that can be taken to decrease animal suffering and prevent species from going extinct. Taking the Iberian lynx as a case study, we assess the extent to which it is beneficial for animal welfare and species conservation to do nothing or reduce other threats, provide food or shelter, relocate the species via assisted migration, or bring the population into captivity. We argue that, given the Iberian lynx's non-invasive characteristics, assisted migration may be the best way to protect the species while ensuring animal welfare and protecting wildness and other ecosystem values.
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