Lukas Jasiunas, Author at Faunalytics

Backyard Chickens: The Key Issues

Backyard chickens are often hailed as a sustainable alternative to factory-farming. This blog digs into why keeping backyard chickens is fraught with animal-welfare and safety issues. READ MORE

Zoo Visits: The Precautionary Principle

Researchers review existing literature about visitor effects on captive zoo animals. The results are mostly negative, and suggest a precautionary approach would be best. READ MORE

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

Researchers confirm that several biological and economic factors can be used to predict exotic animal release probability. We look at the study and its implications. READ MORE

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

Lukas Jasiunas

Recent Articles

Zoo Visits: The Precautionary Principle

Why People Release Their Exotic Companions

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?

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