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We empower animal advocates to be more effective through research, analysis, strategies, and messages. Support us in fostering a data-driven animal movement.
Does the phrase “factory farming” have the impact advocates want? This Faunalytics study tested a variety of terms for animal agriculture, with valuable findings for campaigners and advocates. https://faunalytics.org/animal-factory-factory-farm-or-something-else/
3rd key finding! Our latest study, Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy, tested “factory farm,” “animal factory,” and “industrial animal agriculture” with 2,000 U.S. adults. 🧵
In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the U.S. and Canada, based on data tracked by government and non-profit agencies for the past several decades. https://faunalytics.org/how-many-animals-are-used-in-research-a-deep-look-at-the-united-states-canada/
How Many Animals Are Used In Research? A Deep Look At The United States & Canada - Faunalytics
In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the U.S. and Canada, based on data tracked by government and non-profit agencies for the past several decades.
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Researchers tracked rat populations in 16 cities worldwide and found that long-term temperature increases, urbanization, and denser human populations are driving rat numbers up. https://faunalytics.org/city-rat-numbers-are-rising-with-the-climate/
City Rat Numbers Are Rising With The Climate - Faunalytics
Researchers tracked rat populations in 16 cities worldwide and found that long-term temperature increases, urbanization, and denser human populations are driving rat numbers up.
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2nd key finding! Our latest study, Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy, tested “factory farm,” “animal factory,” and “industrial animal agriculture” with 2,000 U.S. adults. 🧵
Voters in the key US farm state of Iowa overwhelmingly reject efforts to weaken state animal welfare laws, according to a new poll gauging sentiment on a key nationwide farm policy debate. https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/07/iowa-save-our-bacon-hog-farming/
Most Iowa voters oppose bid to override state animal welfare laws, poll shows
Voters in the key US farm state of Iowa overwhelmingly reject efforts to weaken state animal welfare laws, according to a new poll gauging sentiment on a key nationwide farm policy debate.
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This study compared the abilities of veterinarians and AI models to identify pain in bulls. AI models demonstrated stronger overall performance, but the authors note important caveats. https://faunalytics.org/ai-can-detect-cow-pain-better-than-humans-what-now/
AI Can Detect Cow Pain Better Than Humans — What Now? - Faunalytics
This study compared the abilities of veterinarians and AI models to identify pain in bulls. AI models demonstrated stronger overall performance, but the authors note important caveats.
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A survey of adults in Kuwait finds near-universal support for farmed animal welfare laws and notable openness to plant-based eating and emerging alternatives, alongside substantial cultural barriers. https://faunalytics.org/high-support-and-high-barriers-for-farmed-animal-protection-in-kuwait/
High Support And High Barriers For Farmed Animal Protection In Kuwait - Faunalytics
A survey of adults in Kuwait finds near-universal support for farmed animal welfare laws and notable openness to plant-based eating and emerging alternatives, alongside substantial cultural barriers.
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In case you missed it! Our How To Market Plant-Based Eating To Indian Gen Z Households Webinar is now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BeOnHWBdF1o
Two large meta-analyses find that while people believe they give based on effectiveness, empathy is the more reliable driver of charitable giving. https://faunalytics.org/do-donors-give-with-their-hearts-or-their-heads/
Do Donors Give With Their Hearts Or Their Heads? - Faunalytics
Two large meta-analyses find that while people believe they give based on effectiveness, empathy is the more reliable driver of charitable giving.
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The evidence against the few-seconds claim is neither new nor thin. “We’ve known about the reasonably good memories of goldfish since the ’50s and ’60s”: https://scienceblog.com/m-goldfish-memory-myth-months-levers-colours/
The yearly results are in! We present the findings from our annual Community Survey, including what you think we’re doing right, what we can do better, and our plans for the future. https://faunalytics.org/faunalytics-2026-community-survey-results/
Faunalytics’ 2026 Community Survey Results - Faunalytics
The yearly results are in! We present the findings from our annual Community Survey, including what you think we’re doing right, what we can do better, and our plans for the future.
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An analysis of leading meat and dairy industries shows that 98% of their environmental claims contained elements of greenwashing. faunalytics.org/unsustainable-promises-greenwashing-in-the-meat-and-dairy-industries/
Unsustainable Promises: Greenwashing In The Meat And Dairy Industries - Faunalytics
The meat and dairy industries often use a misleading tactic known as greenwashing to appear more eco-friendly than they are. An analysis of 33 leading companies shows that 98% of their environmental claims contained elements of greenwashing.
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1st key finding! Our latest study, Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy, tested “factory farm,” “animal factory,” and “industrial animal agriculture” with 2,000 U.S. adults. 🧵
Across the European Union, expert veterinarians are sent out to ensure that farms and slaughterhouses do the bare minimum. And sometimes, even minimal welfare is too high a bar where economics is concerned. https://faunalytics.org/the-limited-power-of-farmed-animal-welfare-inspectors/
The Limited Power Of Farmed Animal Welfare Inspectors - Faunalytics
Across the European Union, expert veterinarians are sent out to ensure that farms and slaughterhouses do the bare minimum. And sometimes, even minimal welfare is too high a bar where economics is concerned.
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A new survey's responses suggest that while consumers are increasingly interested in eggs from cage-free systems, confusing packaging & labeling practices make it difficult for shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions humaneworld.org/en/news/malaysia-shoppers-deceived-misleading-egg-packaging
Shoppers deceived by misleading egg packaging
Malaysian consumers want eggs from hens kept cage-free, but confusing packaging gets in the way
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New study: we tested “factory farm,” “animal factory,” and “industrial animal agriculture” with 2,000 U.S. adults. “Animal factory” sparked the strongest negative reaction (79%), tied to confinement, slaughter, and cruelty. Read more: faunalytics.org/animal-facto...
Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy - Faunalytics
Does the phrase “factory farming” have the impact advocates want? This Faunalytics study tested a variety of terms for animal agriculture, with valuable findings for campaigners and advocates.
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For over two decades, Faunalytics has produced and curated research that animal advocates can trust. We've launched a new tool designed to help you see that research clearly, without compromising the standards that make it trustworthy in the first place. https://faunalytics.org/lens/
Look Through The Faunalytics Lens - Faunalytics
For over two decades, Faunalytics has produced and curated research that animal advocates can trust. Today, we’re launching a new tool designed to help you see that research clearly, without compromising the standards that make it trustworthy in the first place.
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This policy brief argues that local governments already have many of the tools at hand to make human-wildlife conflict management more humane, and that doing so can benefit humans and wild animals alike. https://faunalytics.org/how-cities-can-better-protect-urban-wild-animals/
How Cities Can Better Protect Urban Wild Animals - Faunalytics
This policy brief argues that local governments already have many of the tools at hand to make human-wildlife conflict management more humane — and that doing so can benefit humans and wild animals alike.
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Experts assessed 27 parrot and toucan species and found that achieving good welfare for any of these birds in private homes is extremely challenging. https://faunalytics.org/exotic-birds-suffer-serious-welfare-risks-in-captivity/
Exotic Birds Suffer Serious Welfare Risks In Captivity - Faunalytics
Experts assessed 27 parrot and toucan species and found that achieving good welfare for any of these birds in private homes is extremely challenging.
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What shapes food decisions in the multi-generational Indian kitchen — and who's really in control? Join Faunalytics' Dr. Andrea Polanco + Vegan Outreach's Richa Mehta for a free webinar on marketing plant-based eating to Indian Gen Z households. Tuesday, July 28th, 10:30am EDT luma.com/7xvxarju
How To Market Plant-Based Eating To Indian Gen Z Households Webinar · Zoom · Luma
Join study author Dr. Andrea Polanco and guest Richa Mehta of Vegan Outreach for a closer look at what shapes food decisions in the multi-generational Indian…
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Faunalytics surveyed hundreds of Indian Gen Z adults, asking about household food dynamics, food choice motivations, familiarity with plant-based products, and barriers to plant-based eating. https://faunalytics.org/plant-based-india-gen-z/
The Multi-Generational Kitchen: How To Market Plant-Based Eating To Indian Gen Z Households - Faunalytics
Faunalytics surveyed hundreds of Indian Gen Z adults, asking about household food dynamics, food choice motivations, familiarity with plant-based products, and barriers to plant-based eating. Our report offers practical guidance for animal advocates and alternative protein companies in the region.
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Most people rarely think about the animals behind the meat on their plates. But what happens when this psychological distance is reduced? https://faunalytics.org/if-your-dinner-could-smile-would-you-still-eat-it/
Thank you to Plant Based News for covering our most recent study, "The Multi-Generational Kitchen: How To Market Plant-Based Eating To Indian Gen Z Households"! https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/young-indians-are-meat-reducers-vegan/
Nearly 60% Of Young Indians Are ‘Meat-Reducers,’ And 50% Are Open To Veganism
Nearly 60 percent of young, Gen Z Indians are already “meat-reducers," while 50 percent of self-identified omnivores are open to veganism
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Better advocacy starts with better research — and we'll help you get there for free. Our Research Advice hub has study design guides, survey tips, a research glossary, and free 1:1 office hours. Dig in: https://faunalytics.org/research-advice/
Getting Started - Faunalytics
So you want to be a more effective animal advocate! This is a great place to start. All of this information has been written and compiled with animal advocates in mind.
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Around the world, terrestrial invertebrates are kept for a variety of reasons, ranging from pollination services to crop protection to public display to silk and wax production. https://faunalytics.org/an-overview-of-the-global-terrestrial-invertebrate-trade/
An Overview Of The Global Terrestrial Invertebrate Trade - Faunalytics
The global trade in terrestrial invertebrates is increasing, creating serious threats to biodiversity.
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Analysis of 40 years of global wildlife trade data shows that traded mammal species are much more likely to share pathogens with humans than non-traded ones. https://faunalytics.org/the-global-wildlife-trade-drives-animal-to-human-disease-transmission/
The Global Wildlife Trade Drives Animal-To-Human Disease Transmission - Faunalytics
Analysis of 40 years of global wildlife trade data shows that traded mammal species are much more likely to share pathogens with humans than non-traded ones.
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Half of Gen Z Indians living at home are open to going vegan — the top barrier isn't culture, it's a lack of practical info. Join Andrea Polanco & Richa Mehta (Vegan Outreach) to dig into our new research on the multi-generational Indian kitchen. July 28th at 11:30am EDT https://luma.com/7xvxarju
How To Market Plant-Based Eating To Indian Gen Z Households Webinar · Zoom · Luma
Join study author Dr. Andrea Polanco and guest Richa Mehta of Vegan Outreach for a closer look at what shapes food decisions in the multi-generational Indian…
luma.com
A report compiles hundreds of welfare violations from U.S. laboratories, providing evidence of widespread animal suffering and a lack of accountability. https://faunalytics.org/audit-reveals-widespread-animal-suffering-in-u-s-labs/
Audit Reveals Widespread Animal Suffering In U.S. Labs - Faunalytics
A report compiles hundreds of welfare violations from U.S. laboratories, providing evidence of widespread animal suffering and a lack of accountability.
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Cervical dislocation is the most common killing method for mice and rats in U.K. laboratories, yet it’s applied inconsistently, often with improvised tools, raising serious animal welfare concerns. https://faunalytics.org/laboratory-rodents-deserve-better-than-improvised-killing-methods/
Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods - Faunalytics
Cervical dislocation is the most common killing method for mice and rats in U.K. laboratories, yet it’s applied inconsistently, often with improvised tools, raising serious animal welfare concerns.
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