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Aug 16 2010 | Faunalytics

Dogs’ Physical Traits Controlled By Small Number Of Genetic Regions

This study found that only 6 or 7 locations within the dog genome account for roughly 80% of the difference in height and weight among dog breeds. READ MORE

Aug 16 2010 | Faunalytics

Declining Orangutan Encounter Rates Suggest The Species Was Once More Abundant

Researchers have concluded that the reduction of orangutan encounters with humans can be attributed to a decline in densities of orangutan populations due to hunting. READ MORE

Aug 13 2010 | Faunalytics

Researchers Claim Environment Affects Mood Of Pigs

Researchers have found that a pig’s environment has a direct impact on a pig’s optimism. READ MORE

Aug 12 2010 | Faunalytics

Personalities Of Self-Identified “Dog People” And “Cat People”

This study analyzed the difference between “dog people” and “cat people” on the “Big Five” personality tests. READ MORE

Aug 10 2010 | Faunalytics

Farmers’ And Consumers’ Perceptions Of Animal Welfare In Livestock Breeding

Farmers generally perceive farmed animal breeding positively, while consumers generally view it negatively but both groups display ambivalence compared to their attitudes. READ MORE

Aug 9 2010 | Faunalytics

The Role Of Livestock Production Ethics In Consumer Values Towards Meat

In regards to the purchase of organic meats, Scottish respondents had little concern for ethical issues but instead most focused on price and product appearance. READ MORE

Aug 9 2010 | Faunalytics

Trip Advisor Sniffs Out Top Ten Companion Animal-Friendly Hotels

This survey examined U.S. attitudes towards hotel hospitality and transport hospitality towards their companion animals. READ MORE

Aug 7 2010 | Faunalytics

Animal Advocacy At The Crossroads

Even though the debate in both the environmental and animal advocacy movements are seemingly heading towards a crossroads, this debate will likely rage on for quite a while yet, as activists have still not reached a consensus on their tactics. READ MORE

Aug 6 2010 | Faunalytics

Ambivalence Towards Meat

Those who are ambivalent towards meat had a more negative attitude towards it; higher levels of ambivalence were related to reduced meat consumption. READ MORE

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