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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

May 5 2020 | Casey Bond

Animal Advocates & COVID-19: Resources To Help You Weather The Storm

In the wake of COVID-19, the animal protection movement is experiencing unprecedented challenges and potential opportunities to enact positive change for animals. READ MORE

Apr 29 2020 | Mia Rishel

The Battery Ban And Beyond: Layer Hen Welfare Internationally

Our latest blog provides a comparison of regulatory and market dynamics in three countries that show some hope for layer hen welfare improvements. READ MORE

Apr 22 2020 | Brooke Haggerty

Fundraising In The Midst Of A Global Crisis

Faunalytics’ Executive Director Brooke Haggerty looks at how data can guide advocates through the ebb and flow of philanthropy in tumultuous times. READ MORE

Apr 15 2020 | karol orzechowski

COVID-19 & Animals: Cutting Through The Noise

We look at some myths and facts about the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss what role animal advocates can play in cutting through the noise — for ourselves, for our audience, and for the animals. READ MORE

Apr 9 2020 | karol orzechowski

The Animal Rights Movement: History And Facts About Animal Rights

This blog explores the history of the animal rights movement, and looks at why animal rights are an important aspect of social justice. READ MORE

Apr 8 2020 | Jo Anderson

COVID-19 & Animals: What The Public Does And Doesn’t Know

This Faunalytics poll looks at COVID-19, and what the general public knows about its relationship to animals. The results show there is room for education — and backlash. READ MORE

Apr 1 2020 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – April 2020

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about food waste, recreational fishing, egg research, mercury pollution in the Arctic, and much more. READ MORE

Mar 25 2020 | Sara Streeter

A Suggested Code Of Conduct For Wildlife Tourists

Wildlife tourism is exploding in popularity. But with this popularity comes overcrowding, stressed animals, and degraded ecosystems. How can we do better? READ MORE

Mar 18 2020 | Sara Streeter

Food Waste Is An Animal Advocacy Issue

In the U.S., consumers throw away one out of every five pounds of meat and one of every three pounds of seafood they buy. This blog argues that this has to change, and provides ideas on how. READ MORE