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Nearly Eight Billion Per Year And Counting: Global Chick Culling, 2019–2024

Aug 12 2026 karol orzechowski

Within hours of hatching, roughly half the chicks born into the global egg industry are killed. This Faunalytics report examines the scope of the problem — and the technological solutions within our reach. READ MORE

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Nearly Eight Billion Per Year And Counting: Global Chick Culling, 2019–2024

Within hours of hatching, roughly half the chicks born into the global egg industry are killed. This Faunalytics report examines the scope of the problem — and the technological solutions within our reach. READ MORE

Aug 12 2026 karol orzechowski

In the Spotlight

Apr 18 2022 | Liz Wheeler

Data Days Of Summer 2022

Join us virtually, Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00pm EST for Faunalytics’ Data Days of Summer online benefit! READ MORE

Apr 13 2022 | Faunalytics

Animal & Social Justice Fundamentals: What We Included And What We Left Out

Our seventh Fundamental looks at the ways in which the pursuit of animal justice and social justice are intertwined. In this blog, we explore what's inside, as well as future directions. READ MORE

Apr 13 2022 | Caryn Ginsberg

The Adventures Of Birdlock Holmes Vol. 1: Comparing Beliefs About Chickens & Fishes

Faunalytics' Caryn Ginsberg summarizes our research on fishes and chickens with the launch of a new series of infocomics with recurring characters! READ MORE

Apr 6 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – April 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about food waste in the United States, mammals used in folk medicine, the growth of global aquaculture, barn fires, and more. READ MORE

Mar 30 2022 | Jeff Sebo

Including Animals In Health And Environmental Advocacy: What We Need Right Now

Philosopher and Animal Studies scholar Jeff Sebo explores three practical steps we can take to include animals in global health and environmental protection efforts. READ MORE

Mar 23 2022 | Allie Granger

Extinguishing Barn Fires: An Urgent Animal Advocacy Issue

In this guest blog, Animal Welfare Institute’s Allie Granger breaks down the data on barn fires in the U.S. animal agriculture industry, and what advocates can do to help. READ MORE

Mar 16 2022 | Jenna Riedi

22 Species To Celebrate 22 Years

Join us as we feature 22 species we’ve covered to celebrate 22 Years of Faunalytics! READ MORE

Mar 9 2022 | Karoline Kingston

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Influencing Their Behavior?

Just like us, our canine companions can survive on a poor diet, but will thrive more when their nutrition is optimal. This blog post dives into how dog diet affects behavior. READ MORE

Mar 2 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – March 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about how artificial light at night affects insects, the environmental impact of wool, South Africans' attitudes towards alternative meats, and more! READ MORE