Lukas Jasiunas, Author at Faunalytics

A Possible Way To Curb Exotic Animal Demand: Informatio...

Presenting information on the risks of zoonotic disease transmission and potential illegality of buying exotic animals may decrease consumer demand. READ MORE

Self-Awareness In Fishes: When Passing The Mirror Test ...

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

Backyard Hens: Concerns And Challenges

Challenges for backyard chicken flocks include predation, malnutrition, disease, lack of qualified veterinary support, and discarding at old age. READ MORE

Backyard Hens: Knowledge And Risks

There is a disconnect between people’s perception of how knowledgeable they are about backyard hen health, and their actual ability to identify health hazards. READ MORE

Differing Opinions Of Veg*ns And Omnivores On Insect-Ea...

Researchers find that, due to a pro-environmental tendency, Finnish vegetarians might be more willing to eat insects than omnivores and vegans. READ MORE

Insects – What Does The Future Hold For Them?

Insects' capacity to feel pain or suffer is understudied and poorly understood. This blog explores the many unanswered questions that the possibility of insect sentience brings forth. READ MORE

From Wild Jungle Fowl To Monstrous Broiler Chickens

Archaeological studies reveal just how much modern broiler chickens differ from their ancestors due to selective breeding by humans. READ MORE

Glass Half-Full: Optimistic Bumblebees

Scientists find bumblebees show behaviors that could be interpreted as optimism, regulated by dopamine. The findings support some level of insect sentience. READ MORE

Honeybees Eat More When Injured

Scientists find that honeybees increase their food intake upon injury, but do not self-administer pain medication. READ MORE

Lukas Jasiunas

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A Possible Way To Curb Exotic Animal Demand: Informatio...

Self-Awareness In Fishes: When Passing The Mirror Test ...

Backyard Hens: Concerns And Challenges

Backyard Hens: Knowledge And Risks

Differing Opinions Of Veg*ns And Omnivores On Insect-Ea...

Insects – What Does The Future Hold For Them?

From Wild Jungle Fowl To Monstrous Broiler Chickens

Glass Half-Full: Optimistic Bumblebees

Honeybees Eat More When Injured

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