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Our blog provides opinions, insights, and occasional announcements from Faunalytics staff members and guest authors.

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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

Feb 26 2020 | Linda Tyler

Follow The Money, Part 2: Divestment From Factory Farms

In the second of two blogs, Linda Tyler explores the economics of divesting from factory farms, and how animal advocates can join in the movement. READ MORE

Feb 19 2020 | Jo Anderson

“Reduce” Or “Go Veg”? Effects On Meal Choice

Our study found that advocating for meat reduction led to more meatless meal purchases than advocating for vegetarianism, because so many more people were willing to try reduction. READ MORE

Feb 12 2020 | Jo Anderson

The Rise Of Veg, The Fall Of Meat: A Restaurant Case Study

In this analysis, Faunalytics digs into the specifics of veg and meat orders from a campus café over the past five years and finds an encouraging upward trend. READ MORE

Feb 5 2020 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – February 2020

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about TNR programs, wildlife issues around the world, veg*ns who still eat meat, and much more. READ MORE

Jan 31 2020 | Faunalytics

Vegetarianism: Benefits, Types, And How You Can Become One

Your questions about vegetarianism, answered. READ MORE

Jan 29 2020 | Linda Tyler

Follow The Money, Part 1: Current Trends In Plant-Based Investment

In the first of two blogs, Linda Tyler explores the economics of plant-based investing, as well as trends in the current marketplace. READ MORE

Jan 22 2020 | karol orzechowski

Wildlife Fundamentals: What We Included & What We Left Out

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

Jan 15 2020 | Che Green

Innovating Ways to Save Animals

After 17 years, Faunalytics board member Anthony Bellotti is moving on. We're grateful for his service and his keen insights for both Faunalytics and animal advocacy. READ MORE

Jan 8 2020 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – January 2020

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about outdoor cats, the wildlife trade, cell-based meat, meat consumption in the U.K., and much more. READ MORE