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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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Cruelty-Free As An On-Ramp Into The Animal Movement

Jun 17 2026 karol orzechowski

A recent exploratory study from Te Protejo finds interesting links between cruelty-free ethics and veganism. Our latest blog looks at the longer history of the connection between anti-vivisection and animal advocacy, and calls for more attention to the cause our movement was built on. READ MORE

row of lipstick

Cruelty-Free As An On-Ramp Into The Animal Movement

A recent exploratory study from Te Protejo finds interesting links between cruelty-free ethics and veganism. Our latest blog looks at the longer history of the connection between anti-vivisection and animal advocacy, and calls for more attention to the cause our movement was built on. READ MORE

Jun 17 2026 karol orzechowski

In the Spotlight

Jul 8 2026 | karol orzechowski

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

Jul 1 2026 | Faunalytics

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

Jun 23 2026 | Meghann Cant

The Hidden Costs Of Surplus Animals In Research

In Switzerland, about half of all research animals are bred but never used in experiments. This paper argues that their housing conditions, killing, and deaths cause real harms that current legislation ignores. READ MORE

Jun 17 2026 | karol orzechowski

Cruelty-Free As An On-Ramp Into The Animal Movement

A recent exploratory study from Te Protejo finds interesting links between cruelty-free ethics and veganism. Our latest blog looks at the longer history of the connection between anti-vivisection and animal advocacy, and calls for more attention to the cause our movement was built on. READ MORE

Jun 15 2026 | Clare Wieck

AI Can Detect Cow Pain Better Than Humans — What Now?

This study compared the abilities of veterinarians and AI models to identify pain in bulls. AI models demonstrated stronger overall performance, but the authors note important caveats. READ MORE

Jun 3 2026 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – June 2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about calves made to participate in rodeos, the effectiveness of plant-based nudges in foodservice settings, abnormal repetitive behaviors in rhesus macaques used for research, and more. READ MORE

Jun 2 2026 | Tamara Kedves

Trends In Animal Welfare Act Enforcement In The United States

Animal Welfare Act enforcement may be at its lowest point in years, driven by a Supreme Court ruling, presidential administration changes, and a shrinking federal inspection workforce. READ MORE

May 26 2026 | Emily Zomoroudi

Do Laboratory Mice Get What They Need From Their Cages?

Researchers compared mice housed in enriched companion-style cages to those kept in standard laboratory cages, finding that lab conditions fail to meet their basic behavioral needs. READ MORE

May 15 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Barren Environments Amplify Pain In Captive Animals

Gathering evidence from diverse fields, this review makes the case that for animals in barren, confined environments, pain isn’t just unrelieved — it’s amplified. READ MORE