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Animals Used in Science

Research about animals used for “scientific” purposes including medical and cosmetic testing, dissection, and alternatives.

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Faunalytics Index – September 2026
This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about Facebook’s role in the illegal wildlife trade, the success of online animal protection petitions in Taiwan, breed-specific legislation in the U.S., and more. READ MORE

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Faunalytics Index – August 2026
This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about Meat Free Monday participants, enforcement of dog breeding laws in the U.K., environmental claims made by the meat and dairy industries, and more. READ MORE

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Look Through The Faunalytics Lens
For over two decades, Faunalytics has produced and curated research that animal advocates can trust. Today, we’re launching a new tool designed to help you see that research clearly, without compromising the standards that make it trustworthy in the first place. READ MORE

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Faunalytics Index – July 2026
This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about how guardians learn to train their dogs, surplus research animals in Switzerland, meat industry influence on nutrition research, and more. READ MORE
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