Introducing Critical Pest Studies

For those just arriving at this website, Framing Speciesism is a research activism blog that explores how we ‘frame’ (or think about) nonhuman animal species. Beginning with my doctoral research on brushtail possums in Aotearoa New Zealand, my work has since expanded to include a wider breadth of species, particularly those labelled as ‘pests’, ‘invasive’,... Continue Reading →

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Learning Speciesism through Children’s Books

For those just arriving at this website, Framing Speciesism is a research activism blog that explores how we ‘frame’ (or think about) nonhuman animal species. Beginning with my doctoral research on brushtail possums in Aotearoa New Zealand, my work has since expanded to include a wider breadth of species, particularly those labelled as ‘pests’, ‘invasive’,... Continue Reading →

Social Policing, Controversial Topics, and Online Media: Reddit’s, r/NewZealand, found my research

For those just arriving at this website, Framing Speciesism is a research activism blog that explores how we ‘frame’ (or think about) nonhuman animal species. Beginning with my doctoral research on brushtail possums in Aotearoa New Zealand, my work has since expanded to include a wider breadth of species, particularly those labelled as ‘pests’, ‘invasive’,... Continue Reading →

Why ‘pests’? Examining social constructs and possums

For those just arriving at this website, Framing Speciesism is a research activism blog that explores how we ‘frame’ (or think about) nonhuman animal species. Beginning with my doctoral research on brushtail possums in Aotearoa New Zealand, my work has since expanded to include a wider breadth of species, particularly those labelled as ‘pests’, ‘invasive’,... Continue Reading →

7 surprising facts you should know about possum framing

Upon successfully defending my PhD, I've returned to address the persistent spread of "facts" about possums by conservation groups. A recent article from Predator Free NZ exemplifies this, normalising violence toward possums. Deceptive language reinforces speciesism, painting possums as pests while disregarding their environmental contributions. Examining such articles prompts us to question their sources, motivations, language, imagery, and potential information gaps.

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