Abstract
The distibution of a typology of basic attitudes toward animals in the American population is explored through the personal iterviews with the 3.107 randomly selected persos in the 48 cotigious states and Alaska. Data is presented on the prevalence of these attitudes in the overall American population and among major social demographic and animal activity groups. In addtion, results are presented on American’s knowledge of animals as well as their species preferences. Finally, in formation is presented on perceptions of critical wildlife issues including endangered species, predator control, hunting, trapping, marine mammals and wildlife habitat protection.
Supported by grant #1416000977056 from te United States Fis and Wildlife Service, Department of te Interior.
Reprinted from International Hournal for the Study of Animal Peoblems 1(2)1980.
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Kellert, S.R. (1985). American Attitudes Toward and Knowledge of Animals: An Update. In: Fox, M.W., Mickley, L.D. (eds) Advances in Animal Welfare Science 1984. Advances in Animal Welfare Science, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4998-0_11
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