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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 27 2019 | Jo Anderson

The People Who Support Animal Causes: Descriptive Results

Faunalytics conducted an in-depth study about the people who support animal causes, including what they do, what they like, and who they are. Learn all about your target audience! READ MORE

Feb 20 2019 | Linda Tyler

Vegans With Non-Vegan Partners: A Unique Dynamic

Our latest blog looks at the complicated dynamics of how veg*nism intersects with romantic relationships, and how animal advocates can navigate them. READ MORE

Feb 13 2019 | Che Green

Balancing Heart And Mind

In this blog, Faunalytics' Executive Director Che Green outlines how animal advocates can focus on pragmatic ways to reduce animal suffering, tempered by the experience of long-time advocates. READ MORE

Feb 6 2019 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – February 2019

Each month, the Faunalytics Index brings you facts and figures from the world of animal advocacy research. This month's index looks at nocturnal animals, catch-and-release fishing, and much more. READ MORE

Jan 30 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Human Expansion And Its Effects On Wildlife

Researchers are united – we need more knowledge on the long-term effects of human expansion on wildlife. This blog post looks at some recent scholarship on the subject. READ MORE

Jan 23 2019 | Jo Anderson

What To Call Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: A Labeling Study

Faunalytics was funded to conduct a three-phase research project investigating different names for meat alternatives. The results may surprise you! READ MORE

Jan 9 2019 | Elena Nalon

The Role Of Veterinarians In Farmed Animal Welfare And Advocacy

How can we “care for the carers” and help influence the next generation of veterinary practitioners towards more empathy for farmed animals? READ MORE

Jan 2 2019 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – January 2019

Our Faunalytics Index for January 2019 looks at cat obesity rates, the Beyond Meat burger, Faunalytics' accomplishments and plans, and much more. READ MORE

Dec 27 2018 | Che Green

Faunalytics’ Priorities for 2019

Faunalytics has big plans for 2019 and your support is crucial to making them happen! Read on to find about our planned studies and other priorities for the coming year. READ MORE