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Poor animal welfare in classic research studies brings their results into question. How do we cite this research and prevent future studies from making the same mistakes? READ MORE
Faunalytics Index – February 2023
This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about spending on companion animals in the U.S., animal agriculture subsidies, Veganuary sales boosts, and more. READ MORE
Canada’s Research Animals Need National Legislation
Although Canada has a governance system in place for animal research, this paper argues that the system is outdated and that national laws are needed to protect animals used in science. READ MORE
Highlights From The Library Front Desk
Faunalytics’ Research Library has just hit 5,000 entries! Our Content Director, karol orzechowski, reflects on the growth of the database we’ve built and shares some of his favorites from the archives. READ MORE
Moral Values And Animal Research
This study suggests that people’s approval of animal research depends on how they weigh the costs and benefits of the research specifically, not on their broader moral beliefs. READ MORE
Long-Tailed Macaques: A Vulnerable Species
Long considered to be an abundant species, long-tailed macaques face threats from the wild animal trade, and because many are seen as pests. READ MORE
The Outdated Reliance On Animal Data
“Animal-reliance bias” occurs when researchers are asked to “validate” their results with animal-based data—even if it lacks scientific justification and violates ethical principles. READ MORE
New Evidence That Fishes Can Play
Many animals play, but are fishes among them? To find out, researchers observed various species of fishes reacting to laser light pointers. READ MORE
Monitoring The Welfare Of Decapods And Cephalopods
Researchers test a new method to accurately monitor the welfare of decapods and cephalopods raised in captivity. READ MORE