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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

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

Dec 25 2019 | karol orzechowski

Faunalytics’ Best Of 2019

This past year was full of highlights for Faunalytics. Read on to check out our best and most popular resources from the past 12 months! READ MORE

Dec 24 2019 | Brooke Haggerty

The Heart of Faunalytics Is You

Faunalytics’ work wouldn’t be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and passionate advocates who inspire and support us every day. READ MORE

Dec 11 2019 | Brooke Haggerty

Faunalytics’ Priorities For 2020

Faunalytics has big ideas and new goals for 2020! In this blog we outline our plans for the coming year, and how you can support our important work to help animals and advocates. READ MORE

Dec 11 2019 | Che Green

Faunalytics’ 2019 Year In Review

Thanks to your support, 2019 was the most productive and impactful year in the nearly two decades that Faunalytics has been helping advocates help animals. READ MORE

Dec 4 2019 | Che Green

Faunalytics Is Once Again A Standout Charity

We are pleased to report that Animal Charity Evaluators has again designated Faunalytics a “standout charity” and spotlighted the importance of our work for animals. READ MORE

Dec 3 2019 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – December 2019

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about animal research in China, the global reach of horseracing, companion animals on vegan diets, and much more. READ MORE

Nov 29 2019 | Tom Beggs

The Individual And The Bathwater

Institutional commitments are an excellent avenue for effective animal advocates to pursue, but their continued success will ultimately hinge on individuals' feelings and behaviors. READ MORE