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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Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

YouGov/Daily Telegraph Survey Results, Animal Testing, 5/30/2006

This tabulation of survey results shows that the majority of respondents feel that animal testing is acceptable and essential. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | JTsmiley14

Public Lukewarm On Animal Rights

Gallup poll looking at support for and opposition to animal rights in general, and specific proposals for laws to regulate or ban certain activities involving animals. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | JTsmiley14

Gallup Poll Social Series: Values and Beliefs 2011

Gallup's "2011 Values and Beliefs" poll finds that the most divisive moral issues among Americans today includes buying and wearing clothing made of animal fur, and medical testing on animals. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | JTsmiley14

Public is Heeding Animal-Rights Activists (Also: Animal Rights Activists Getting Their Message Across)

Evaluate the public's behavior and opinions on range of animal issues, including meat consumption, animal testing, and hunting. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Few Rules And Fewer Protesters Draw Animal Testing To China

The lack of protests from animal rights groups has made China an attractive place for the West to outsource their animal testing to. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Replacing Primates In Medical Research

This article offers the argument that primates should be replaced in animal research as previous models on primates have failed and alternative research models will serve to be more successful and ethical. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Omnibus Survey Results

Covers a broad range of issues, focusing on companion animals, opinions of animal protection groups, and animal experimentation. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Food From Cloned Animals: A Bait And Switch?

California is currently debating whether to pass the first U.S. law requiring labeling of food products made from cloned animals. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Associated Press / Media General Poll

This survey examined the U.S. public’s attitudes towards animal rights activists tactics, and attitudes towards animal testing and research. READ MORE

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Animals Used in Science

YouGov/Daily Telegraph Survey Results, Animal Testing, 5/30/2006

Public Lukewarm On Animal Rights

Gallup Poll Social Series: Values and Beliefs 2011

Public is Heeding Animal-Rights Activists (Also: Animal Rights Activists Getting Their Message Across)

Few Rules And Fewer Protesters Draw Animal Testing To China

Replacing Primates In Medical Research

Omnibus Survey Results

Food From Cloned Animals: A Bait And Switch?

Associated Press / Media General Poll

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