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Legislative change is an important part of improving animal welfare. By taking advantage of positive changes in public opinion the right proposal at the right political moment can have far-reaching [...] READ MORE
Mink Farms And Boredom
A study of caged mink finds that mink on farms in unenriched cages experience boredom, and offers some methods for quick identification. READ MORE
Faunalytics Index – July 2017
This month's Faunalytics Index provides results from our Animal Tracker survey plus facts about boat noise, dogs, organic diets, and more. READ MORE
The Solitary Mink: Group Size And Biting
No matter the group size, minks housed together will bite each other and exhibit stereotypic behaviors, making any fur farming configuration problematic. READ MORE
Making The Case Against Fur Farming
The fur farming industry, at it's root, is a system that contravenes animal welfare laws and may not be able to be reformed. READ MORE
Faunalytics Index – November 2015
This month's Faunalytics Index takes us around the world with facts and figures about "humane" meat, whales, water consumption, cat adoption, and fur farming. READ MORE
Majority of Swedes Oppose Fur Farming
This survey shows that 87% of women and 69% of men in Sweden oppose mink farming. Younger respondents were also more likely to be against the practice. READ MORE
Leather and Fur Workers Show ‘Significantly’ Higher Risk of Colon Cancer
This study finds that leather and fur workers have significantly higher risk of colorectal cancer, due to the chemicals used in the tanning process. READ MORE
Fur Farming: Bad for Mink, Bad for the Environment
An independent audit of the Dutch fur industry finds mink farming to be one of the most environmentally devastating ways to produce clothing. READ MORE