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Tickling Rats For Improved Captive Welfare

With rats growing in popularity as companion animals, this study looks at tickling as a way to make their interactions with humans more positive. READ MORE

Animal Tracker 2018: Adequacy Of Laws

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

Animal Tracker 2018: Importance of Animal Protection

In 2018, at least 75% or more of U.S. adults said that the welfare and protection of animals is “very” or “somewhat” important in every issue area. READ MORE

Faunalytics Index – May 2018

Our Faunalytics Index for May 2018 looks at the benefits of artificial reefs, Welfare Quality protocols, research animal advocacy, companion animals in South Korea, and more. READ MORE

Make A Difference For Animals Used In Science

To mark World Week For Animals In Labs, this blog brings together a collection of resources and publications to inform, motivate, and inspire you in your advocacy for research animals. READ MORE

Do Animals Think About The Future?

Studies of non-human primates, rats, black-capped chickadees, scrub-jays, and tayras indicate that animals may have a sense of "the future," and act accordingly. READ MORE

Calculating The Costs Of Animal Research

Personalized medicine offers an effective alternative to outdated and ineffective animal models, but adjustments to both FDA regulations and NIH funding are badly needed. READ MORE

Reading Mice’s Emotional States

There is a great potential of facial expressions to assess emotional states in wild mice. How does this fit into our current understandings of lab mice? READ MORE

The Most Important And Popular Research Of 2017

Two dozen of the best and most insightful articles from our library in 2017, including the most popular items, overlooked items, and a handful of oldies. READ MORE

Tickling Rats For Improved Captive Welfare

Animal Tracker 2018: Adequacy Of Laws

Faunalytics Index – May 2018

Do Animals Think About The Future?

Calculating The Costs Of Animal Research

Reading Mice’s Emotional States

The Most Important And Popular Research Of 2017

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Tickling Rats For Improved Captive Welfare

Animal Tracker 2018: Adequacy Of Laws

Animal Tracker 2018: Importance of Animal Protection

Faunalytics Index – May 2018

Make A Difference For Animals Used In Science

Do Animals Think About The Future?

Calculating The Costs Of Animal Research

Reading Mice’s Emotional States

The Most Important And Popular Research Of 2017

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