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Researchers find that some fish species can pass all phases of the mirror self-recognition test. However, in this process, the researchers question the adequacy of the test itself. READ MORE
Plastic Pollution Has Reached A New Low: The Deep Ocean
Once-untouchable deep-sea ecosystems aren’t safe from plastic. This study seeks to find just how contaminated two of the deepest ocean trenches are with plastic waste. READ MORE
Rating Animals’ Quality Of Life
Animals in factory farms have the worst lives, that virtually no one would want for themselves. This report compares how their suffering may measure up to wild animals, and other [...] READ MORE
‘Underwater Drones’ May Enhance Marine Animal Monitoring
Concern is growing about the impacts of human-caused sound on marine animals. Drones offer the opportunity to improve marine animal monitoring in many ways. READ MORE
Faunalytics Index – February 2019
Each month, the Faunalytics Index brings you facts and figures from the world of animal advocacy research. This month's index looks at nocturnal animals, catch-and-release fishing, and much more. READ MORE
Measuring The Trauma Of Catch-And-Release
Researchers find that catch-and-release angling causes decreased feeding performance in marine perches. READ MORE
Plastic Debris And Amazonian Fishes: A First Look
For the first time, scientists have documented herbivorous, omnivorous, and carnivorous fishes in the Amazon basin ingesting plastic debris. They discuss possible implications. READ MORE
Fish Farms And Drug-Resistant Sea Lice
Fish farms and their surrounding waters in British Columbia are breeding drug resistant sea lice. Is the solution to bring fish farms on land, or get rid of them altogether? READ MORE
Faunalytics Index – November 2018
Our Faunalytics Index for November 2018 looks at grass-fed cow farming, shark-diving ecotourism, wildlife rehab, animal studies, and much more. READ MORE