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Aug 11 2015 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – August 2015

The monthly Faunalytics Index brings together facts and figures from research about animals from around the world, giving you a quick look at the issues. READ MORE

Jul 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animals Used in Research – 2014 USDA Report

Animal use in experiments in the U.S. is down 6% from last year, to 834,453 - the lowest number on record. READ MORE

Jun 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

Understanding How Road Noise Affects Wildlife

The noise from cars and roads can significantly impact the behavior of important species, which could have a ripple effect on whole ecosystems. READ MORE

Mar 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Shedding Ultraviolet Light On Welfare In Laboratory Rodents: Suggestions For Further Research And Refinement

The addition of UV lights to rat and mice enclosures would make a significant improvement to the currently inadequate welfare standards of research rats and mice. READ MORE

Mar 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Trends In Animal Use At U.S. Research Facilities

Although the U.S. claims to be reducing its usage of research animals, a closer examination of the numbers shows a stark increase in the usage of animals in experiments. READ MORE

Feb 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Proper Names and the Social Construction of Biography: The Negative Case of Laboratory Animals

In this piece, Mary T. Phillips explores the importance of providing names and a narrative for animals used in research, as a way of forming ethical relationships. Because lab animals [...] READ MORE

Feb 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

Pet Virginia Opossums and Skunks

In this information article from the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, Cathy Johnson-Delaney profiles Virginia opossums and skunks as potential pets, outlining their physical characteristics and personalities, as well as [...] READ MORE

Nov 12 2014 | Faunalytics

Exposure To Males Causes Stress In Rodents

The presence of male experimenters produces stress and increased anxiety on rat subjects, while the presence of female experimenters doesn’t produce this effect. READ MORE

Oct 23 2014 | Faunalytics

Quantifying Free-Roaming Domestic Cat Predation

Almost half of free-roaming cats hunt but only 29% capture prey, with reptiles followed by mammals, worms and insects being the most common prey. READ MORE

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Faunalytics Index – August 2015

Animals Used in Research – 2014 USDA Report

Understanding How Road Noise Affects Wildlife

Shedding Ultraviolet Light On Welfare In Laboratory Rodents: Suggestions For Further Research And Refinement

Trends In Animal Use At U.S. Research Facilities

Proper Names and the Social Construction of Biography: The Negative Case of Laboratory Animals

Pet Virginia Opossums and Skunks

Exposure To Males Causes Stress In Rodents

Quantifying Free-Roaming Domestic Cat Predation

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