Tor Pothecary, Author at Faunalytics

Oct 4 2018 | Tor Pothecary

No Appetite For The Human-Like: Anthropomorphism And Meat Consumption

A new study lends scientific support to the intuitive idea that anthropomorphism of non-human animals increases our empathy towards them, and may help to reduce meat consumption. READ MORE

Jul 12 2018 | Tor Pothecary

The Carbon Footprint Of Dairy Cows

In Australia, dairy production accounts for a significant amount of the agricultural industry's greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

May 31 2018 | Tor Pothecary

Eco-Friendliness And Masculinity: Is There A ‘Green-Feminine’ Stereotype?

Men’s willingness to engage in "green behaviors" may be influenced by threatening or affirming their masculinity, as well as by using "masculine" rather than "conventional" green branding. READ MORE

Apr 17 2018 | Tor Pothecary

Pain And Personality In Dogs

Knowing dogs' personality type may be a useful way for veterinarians to assess differences in response to pain. However, asking guardians to rate their dogs' pain tends to be unreliable. READ MORE

Apr 12 2018 | Tor Pothecary

Veganism And The Meaning Of ‘True’

This theoretical article argues it is unnecessary to fully understand all aspects of veganism to be vegan (or a vegan advocate), and that spending time debating minor points is wasteful. READ MORE

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No Appetite For The Human-Like: Anthropomorphism And Meat Consumption

The Carbon Footprint Of Dairy Cows

Eco-Friendliness And Masculinity: Is There A ‘Green-Feminine’ Stereotype?

Pain And Personality In Dogs

Veganism And The Meaning Of ‘True’

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