Animals Used in Science

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

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Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

Jul 16 2026 Meghann Cant

Cervical dislocation is the most common killing method for mice and rats in U.K. laboratories. Yet it’s applied inconsistently, often with improvised tools, raising serious animal welfare concerns. READ MORE

Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

Jul 16 2026 Meghann Cant

In the Spotlight

Oct 31 2014 | Faunalytics

Possibility Of Pain And Suffering In Invertebrates?

The research into whether invertebrates feel pain is not definitive, and there is a lack of conclusive evidence showing that invertebrates have the physiological and cognitive factors necessary to feel pain. READ MORE

Sep 30 2014 | Faunalytics

TAFA and AR 2014 – Animal Advocates Embrace Market Research

This week, Faunalytics co-founder and marketing specialist Anthony Bellotti reports on his participation in market research panels at the recent Taking Action for Animals conference in Washington, D.C. READ MORE

Sep 30 2014 | Faunalytics

Fish Intelligence, Sentience and Ethics

The laddered concept of evolution is outdated and fishes' amazing abilities, need to be respected and taken seriously by ethicists. READ MORE

Sep 24 2014 | Faunalytics

Fear Memory Retrieval And REM Sleep In Isolated Rats

Rats that have been isolated from their mothers suffer from increased levels of fear and have longer periods of REM sleep. READ MORE

Sep 12 2014 | Faunalytics

Animal Tracker – Year 7

The most recent Faunalytics Animal Tracker survey continues to show strong support for humane education and many other animal advocacy tactics. READ MORE

Aug 22 2014 | Faunalytics

Lack Of Blinding In Animal Model Experiments

Lack of "blinding" in experiments inevitably leads to bias, and yet only a tiny portion of animal experiments are blinded or double-blinded. READ MORE

Aug 12 2014 | Faunalytics

Innovative Behaviour in Fish: Atlantic Cod Can Learn to Use an External Tag to Manipulate a Self-Feeder

A report looks at the behavior of Atlantic Cod, and describes how they are able to use tools to gain more food in a feeding test. READ MORE

Aug 12 2014 | Faunalytics

After Animal Exploitation Vision For A New World

A future without animal exploitation may seem like an impossible goal, but such a world is possible and we should start envisioning and planning accordingly. READ MORE

Aug 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Regulatory Acceptance Of 3R Models For Pharmaceuticals

This study examined a panel of experts’ acceptance of the 3R approach to pharmaceutical and chemical testing within the E.U. READ MORE

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