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The Cost Of Curiosity: The Research Behind Animal Research Reveals Unnecessary Harm

Oct 21 2026 Aro Roseman

Animal models rarely translate to human medicine, and harm animals, lab workers, surrounding communities, and the environment along the way. This blog and factsheet explores why human-relevant alternatives are the better path forward. READ MORE

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The Cost Of Curiosity: The Research Behind Animal Research Reveals Unnecessary Harm

Animal models rarely translate to human medicine, and harm animals, lab workers, surrounding communities, and the environment along the way. This blog and factsheet explores why human-relevant alternatives are the better path forward. READ MORE

Oct 21 2026 Aro Roseman

In the Spotlight

Jun 30 2021 | Jo Anderson

Pagiging Vegan o Vegetarian: Maraming Paraan Para Maabot ang Isang Tunguhin

Ang pag-aaral na ito ay isa sa mga unang pagtatangka na subaybayan ang maagang pagbabago sa diyeta sa isang mahaba-habang panahon. Ang unang ulat na ito ay nagbibigay ng kaunawaan sa mga taong commited sa pagiging veg*n at kung paano nila ito ginagawa sa "tunay na mundo," sa labas ng konteksto ng isang kampanyang adbokasiya. READ MORE

Jun 30 2021 | Jo Anderson

Thực hành Ăn thuần chay hoặc Ăn chay: Nhiều con đường cho một mục tiêu

Mục đích của nghiên cứu này là cung cấp dữ liệu đáng tin cậy cho những người ủng hộ về cách biến những người ăn chay ngắn hạn đó thành những người ăn chay dài hạn. Đây là báo cáo đầu tiên trong số các báo cáo sẽ được đưa ra từ nghiên cứu này. READ MORE

Jun 30 2021 | Jo Anderson

กินมังสวิรัติหรือกินเจ: เส้นทางที่หลากหลายสู่เป้าหมายเดียวกัน

วัตถุประสงค์ของการศึกษาในครั้งนี้คือการให้ข้อมูลที่ถูกต้องสำหรับการเปลี่ยน veg*n ระยะสั้นกลายมาเป็น veg*n ระยะยาวหรือถาวรแก่นักรณรงค์ นี่เป็นรายงานฉบับแรกจากอีกหลายฉบับ ที่จัดทำขึ้นเพื่อการศึกษาในครั้งนี้ READ MORE

Jun 30 2021 | Jo Anderson

Going Vegan Or Vegetarian: Many Paths To One Goal

Data about assisting and retaining new veg*ns is very limited. Our latest Faunalytics study looks at how we can improve our understanding and support of new veg*ns. READ MORE

Jun 23 2021 | Jo Anderson

Gauging Our Impact: Community Survey 2021 Results

Our 2021 community survey results are here! In this blog we look at what you've told us we're doing right, and where we can improve. READ MORE

Jun 16 2021 | Andrea-Caroline Metelmann

The Role Of Moral Hypocrisy In Buying Meat

In this blog, we look at how aware the public actually is about factory farming, and what might influence people’s attitudes towards animal welfare and their shopping behaviors. READ MORE

Jun 9 2021 | Dr. Annie Petersen

Recessions, Economic Euthanasia, And The Pandemic

The 2008 recession gives us some clues on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on animal sheltering: surges in fostering or adoption may subside, leading to relinquishments and "economic euthanasia." READ MORE

Jun 2 2021 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – June 2021

This month's Faunalytics Index includes facts and figures about the cost of cultured meat, veterinarian mental health, the wildlife trade in the U.S. and China, and much more. READ MORE

May 26 2021 | Faunalytics

Ocean Life Fundamentals: What We Included And What We Left Out

Today marks the release of our Ocean Life Fundamentals! This blog gives you an overview of what you can find inside, what we left out, and where you can learn more. READ MORE