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

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Aug 31 2012 | Faunalytics

The Use Of Animals In Medical Research

This survey examined public opinion towards the use of animals in medical and scientific research and compared it to a 1999 research project to calculate the change in public opinion. READ MORE

Aug 31 2012 | Faunalytics

Animal Testing Figures Shock The Greens

There were 20% more animals used for animal experimentation in Australia in 2006. READ MORE

Aug 30 2012 | Faunalytics

Ad Autopsy Part 2: Anti-Vivisection Print Campaigns And Research

We focus on animal experimentation as the second installment of our “post-mortem” analysis of real-life print advertising campaigns from different organizations. READ MORE

Aug 27 2012 | Faunalytics

Animals In Science Regulation Unit Annual Report 2011

The article discusses the details on the role of the Animals in Science Regulatory Unit in the UK, with descriptions of the infringements recorded during 2011. READ MORE

Aug 23 2012 | Faunalytics

U.S. Public Opinion Of Chimpanzee Research

The article discusses results from a study aiming to present public opinion on use of chimpanzees for medical research. READ MORE

Aug 17 2012 | Faunalytics

Time/CNN Poll On Dietary Choices And Cloned Animals, 1997

A Time/CNN poll has found that a majority of people would not eat cloned animals, whilst only 33% would eat meat that came from cloned animals. READ MORE

Aug 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Cinema For Social Change? (Part 2 Of 3)

The 2011 blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the ideal case study to examine the presentation of animals within cinema and to showcase its impact on public discourse and opinion. READ MORE

Aug 14 2012 | Faunalytics

Animals In Military Medical Training By NATO Countries

Out of the 28 NATO countries only 6 continue to use animals for training programs, with the U.S. being among the few countries that still uses animals for training purposes. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Animals And Pet Cloning Opinion Polls

A summary of various sources about public opinion of pet and animal cloning, has concluded that a majority of U.S. public opposes the cloning of animals including companion and livestock animals. READ MORE

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