Rekha Sharma, Author at Faunalytics

Jul 25 2025 | Rekha Sharma

Welfare Framing Is Common In Media But Lags In Scientific Articles

When it comes to the exotic pet trade, news stories emphasize animal welfare, while peer-reviewed research addresses it from multiple angles — conservation in particular. READ MORE

Jun 2 2025 | Rekha Sharma

How Ethics Committees Review Animal Research

Researchers take a closer look at how animal ethics committees make decisions and highlight areas where reviews of animal experiments can be improved. READ MORE

Sep 11 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Beyond Natural Behavior In Animal Welfare Science

Good welfare means more than animals expressing their natural behaviors. It requires us to think more deeply about how behaviors are learned and evolve. READ MORE

Sep 8 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Paving The Way Toward Peaceful Cohabitation

To prevent human-animal conflicts, this study explores what shapes people's attitudes toward certain controversial species. READ MORE

Sep 4 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Trends In China’s Meat Consumption Patterns

The Chinese meat market is divided: meat is a regular part of the diet for more than half of Chinese consumers, while the other 40% strive to eat little or no meat. READ MORE

Aug 10 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Top Welfare Concerns For Thoroughbred Racehorses

This study explores key welfare issues in thoroughbred horse racing, revealing areas for improvement in the industry which animal advocates can leverage for broader change. READ MORE

Jun 16 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Chinese Consumers Are Skeptical Of Animal-Origin Food

Research shows that consumers in China are wary of the food safety of animal products, which presents an opportunity for plant-based advocacy. READ MORE

Jun 5 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Exploring the Factors Behind Vegan Dietary Lapses

This study found that ethical vegans have fewer dietary lapses than health-motivated vegans, but one’s identity and relationships with other vegans also play a role. READ MORE

Mar 31 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Challenges In Understanding Farmed Insect Welfare

Insect agriculture is growing, but current research is inadequate to develop welfare guidelines that reflect farmed insects’ unique circumstances. READ MORE

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