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Research Highlights
Faunalytics’ studies offer actionable and insightful data on important topics in animal protection
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Pathways To Impact: An International Study Of Advocates’ Strategies And Needs
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Pathways To Impact: An International Study Of Advocates’ Strategies And Needs
In the Spotlight
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Tactics In Practice: The Science Of Social Media Advocacy
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Joining Forces: Collaborative Opportunities Between The Animal Protection And Environmental Movements
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Global Animal Slaughter Statistics & Charts
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Pathways To Impact: An International Study Of Advocates’ Strategies And Needs
Our survey of nearly 200 animal advocacy groups in 84 countries explores the diverse approaches taken by farmed animal advocates, focusing on how and why organizations pursue different strategies. - In The Spotlight
Global Animal Slaughter Statistics & Charts
In this resource, updated with the latest available data, we aggregate and explore trends in animal slaughter around the world using UN FAO data tracked since 1960. - In The Spotlight
Tactics In Practice: The Science Of Social Media Advocacy
Faunalytics' Research Liaison Björn Ólafsson takes a deep dive into the use of social media channels for effective animal advocacy. Whether you're a novice or a pro, you will learn something! - In The Spotlight
Joining Forces: Collaborative Opportunities Between The Animal Protection And Environmental Movements
This Faunalytics study explores areas of overlap between animal and environmental advocacy and opportunities for our movements to work more closely together.
New From Our Library
The latest research to help make your animal advocacy more effective
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Cetaceans In Culture, Mythology, And Society
This report documents how cetaceans have been represented in culture over time, and how this impacts efforts to end cetacean captivity and exploitation. - In The Spotlight
The Influence Of Radical Flanks On Social Movement Support
Does the presence of radical factions within a movement impact support for more moderate advocates? This study investigates. - In The Spotlight
Faunalytics’ 2024 Mid-Year Report
Our Executive Director Brooke Haggerty offers an update to our supporters and fellow advocates about our latest research, newest resources, and upcoming events. - In The Spotlight
Animal Companionship And Health Access For Unhoused Individuals
Most social services aimed at unhoused communities don’t accommodate companion animals. Could services that help both people and animals break down barriers to care? - In The Spotlight
Bottom Trawling Releases Significant CO2, Contributing To Climate Change And Ocean Acidification
This study examines how a common fishing practice releases substantial amounts of CO2 from marine sediments, potentially accelerating climate change and ocean acidification. - In The Spotlight
The Effects Of Political Polarization On E.U. Citizens’ Attitudes Towards Meat Reduction
Support for climate-friendly agriculture and diets is polarized among E.U. citizens — what does that mean for meat reduction efforts? - In The Spotlight
How China Is Handling The Increase In Human-Wild Animal Conflicts
Human-wild animal conflicts escalate as human activities encroach on animal habitats. This study evaluates the effectiveness of damage compensation programs in mitigating such conflicts in China. - In The Spotlight
Understanding Captive Parrot Welfare
Different species of parrots respond differently to captivity — with implications for both companion animal welfare and conservation. - In The Spotlight
The Value Of Undercover Investigations In Aiding Legal Victories For Animals
Evidence from undercover investigations can be crucial in supporting legal action for animals. Isabella Nilsson from Legal Impact For Chickens explores the issue. - In The Spotlight
What Can Cities Do To Promote A Plant-Forward Diet?
This report discusses several strategies to help city governments promote plant-forward diets, including the benefits and challenges of each approach. - In The Spotlight
How To Manage Brucellosis In Yellowstone
In the U.S., wild bison with brucellosis are slaughtered due to fears that the disease will spread to cows. Vaccinating bison and other wild animals could protect them from disease, and prevent culling. - In The Spotlight
The Key To Satisfied Shelter Volunteers
What are key factors that lead to volunteers feeling satisfied with their role in animal shelters? This study explores the importance of volunteers feeling heard.
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Cetaceans In Culture, Mythology, And Society
This report documents how cetaceans have been represented in culture over time, and how this impacts efforts to end cetacean captivity and exploitation. - In The Spotlight
The Influence Of Radical Flanks On Social Movement Support
Does the presence of radical factions within a movement impact support for more moderate advocates? This study investigates. - In The Spotlight
Faunalytics’ 2024 Mid-Year Report
Our Executive Director Brooke Haggerty offers an update to our supporters and fellow advocates about our latest research, newest resources, and upcoming events. - In The Spotlight
Animal Companionship And Health Access For Unhoused Individuals
Most social services aimed at unhoused communities don’t accommodate companion animals. Could services that help both people and animals break down barriers to care?
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What Our Peers Say
Ana Bradley
Executive Director, Sentient
“The work Faunalytics does is vital to our advocacy work. Understanding how people interact with our content is key for us to succeed in our mission to reach a wider audience and to help educate the world about the lives of animals in our food systems.”
Britty Mann
Founder & Executive Director, Planted Society
“Faunalytics helps us to measure the effectiveness of different advocacy strategies and helps us navigate how we show up for animals in different ways. As an advocacy organization, we depend on these essential findings when considering how we spend our limited resources.”
Taís Toledo
Food Policy Lead, Sinergia Animal
“Research is fundamental to helping farmed animals, as making informed and data-driven decisions when campaigning is imperative for achieving good results. For this reason, Sinergia Animal believes Faunalytics is an essential organization in the animal rights movement.”
Maneesha Deckha
Professor, Lansdowne Chair in Law
“Faunalytics improves the rigour of the animal advocacy movement through its emphasis on facts and data. I direct my students to the website when they are exploring research topics and designing projects. I feel inspired and energized when I engage with the website and I hope they will too.”
Jasmin Singer
Host of Our Hen House, author of Always Too Much and Never Enough
“Faunalytics is one of those organizations that I look at with absolute awe. The services they provide to the animal protection community are unique and necessary.”
Haven King-Nobles
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Fish Welfare Initiative
“We firmly believe that the best decisions for animals are based in data and informed by high-quality research. That’s why one of the first things Fish Welfare Initiative does when embarking on a new project is to check Faunalytics to see what research is available.”
Sharon Nuñez
Co-Founder, Animal Equality
“Working with Faunalytics has helped Animal Equality further understand the importance of the animal protection movement answering its big questions on strategy and campaigns through data and research.”
Harold Herzog
Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Western Carolina University
“I have found Faunalytics to be an invaluable source of information on human-animal interactions, attitudes towards other species, and the animal protection movement. I regularly use their website to keep up with current research findings - their reports on specific issues are comprehensive and refreshingly objective.”
Ana Bradley
Executive Director, Sentient
“The work Faunalytics does is vital to our advocacy work. Understanding how people interact with our content is key for us to succeed in our mission to reach a wider audience and to help educate the world about the lives of animals in our food systems.”
Britty Mann
Founder & Executive Director, Planted Society
“Faunalytics helps us to measure the effectiveness of different advocacy strategies and helps us navigate how we show up for animals in different ways. As an advocacy organization, we depend on these essential findings when considering how we spend our limited resources.”
Taís Toledo
Food Policy Lead, Sinergia Animal
“Research is fundamental to helping farmed animals, as making informed and data-driven decisions when campaigning is imperative for achieving good results. For this reason, Sinergia Animal believes Faunalytics is an essential organization in the animal rights movement.”
Maneesha Deckha
Professor, Lansdowne Chair in Law
“Faunalytics improves the rigour of the animal advocacy movement through its emphasis on facts and data. I direct my students to the website when they are exploring research topics and designing projects. I feel inspired and energized when I engage with the website and I hope they will too.”
Jasmin Singer
Host of Our Hen House, author of Always Too Much and Never Enough
“Faunalytics is one of those organizations that I look at with absolute awe. The services they provide to the animal protection community are unique and necessary.”
Haven King-Nobles
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Fish Welfare Initiative
“We firmly believe that the best decisions for animals are based in data and informed by high-quality research. That’s why one of the first things Fish Welfare Initiative does when embarking on a new project is to check Faunalytics to see what research is available.”
Sharon Nuñez
Co-Founder, Animal Equality
“Working with Faunalytics has helped Animal Equality further understand the importance of the animal protection movement answering its big questions on strategy and campaigns through data and research.”
Harold Herzog
Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Western Carolina University
“I have found Faunalytics to be an invaluable source of information on human-animal interactions, attitudes towards other species, and the animal protection movement. I regularly use their website to keep up with current research findings - their reports on specific issues are comprehensive and refreshingly objective.”
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Faunalytics In The Spotlight
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Invertebrates
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Animal & Social Justice
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Ocean Life
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Join Our Board
If you care deeply about improving the lives of animals by empowering their advocates with the data to help drive humane change, we could be the board for you! Faunalytics is now accepting applications for people to serve on our Board of Directors in a voluntary capacity. - In The Spotlight
Tactics In Practice
Standalone resources that delve into the research behind one popular advocacy intervention at a time - In The Spotlight
AI Usage Policy
Approved: Nov. 29. 2023Last Updated: Nov. 29, 2023Scheduled Review: Annually, in September Since 2000, Faunalytics has built a reputation of trust with animal advocates and the advocacy movement at large. We’ve done so through years of diligent work, data-driven strategies, thorough research, and careful editing — and our efforts have resulted in animal advocates holding us […]
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Fauna Connections 2024
Our third annual remote symposium, Fauna Connections, will take place on September 19, 2024. Academics and scientists will present original research that discuss the real-life implications and recommendations for animal advocates in key areas such as farmed animals, companion animals, wild animals, and more.