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Nov 11 2020 | Tom Beggs

U.S. Beliefs About Chickens And Fish & Their Relation To Animal-Positive Behaviors

Small-bodied animals like chickens and fish are killed in massive numbers. This Faunalytics study looks at the U.S. general public's beliefs about these animals, and what those beliefs mean for advocacy. READ MORE

Oct 14 2020 | Tom Beggs

A Farm Sanctuary Tour’s Effects On Intentions And Diet Change

Do sanctuary tours help influence people to go veg and stay veg? Our study and analysis, published jointly with Farm Sanctuary, finds encouraging results. READ MORE

Nov 29 2019 | Tom Beggs

The Individual And The Bathwater

Institutional commitments are an excellent avenue for effective animal advocates to pursue, but their continued success will ultimately hinge on individuals' feelings and behaviors. READ MORE

Nov 20 2019 | Tom Beggs

Increasing Donations Through Appeal Types, Exposure, And Donor Characteristics

Faunalytics’ experiment investigated whether messages and donor characteristics can increase donations to farmed and companion animals. READ MORE