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Our Blog

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 21 2018 | Debra Teachout, DVM

Coyotes: Coexisting Is The Only Option

Many of us in the U.S. may never see coyotes, but that doesn't mean we don't need to be conscious of living among them, and finding the most peaceful possible ways to coexist. READ MORE

Feb 15 2018 | Nick Pendergrast

Are Conditions Ripe For Animal Rights Vegan Activism?

Familiarity with the term "vegan" has made grassroots animal rights activism more viable and made it easier for larger organizations to embrace the term in their advocacy. READ MORE

Feb 14 2018 | Che Green

Faunalytics’ Areas Of Improvement

In this blog, we discuss how we choose the topics we cover and how we're constantly working to be more effective, inspired in part by the ACE review of Faunalytics. READ MORE

Feb 7 2018 | Jo Anderson

Lessons Learned From Our Study With Animal Equality

In this blog post, we reflect on four key lessons learned from conducting a large-scale field study with Animal Equality. READ MORE

Feb 6 2018 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – February 2018

Useful and interesting data points from the Faunalytics library in the past month, featuring research about zoo animal welfare, companion animals in disasters, clean meat, and more. READ MORE

Jan 31 2018 | karol orzechowski

Want To Tackle Food Waste And Help Animals? Start Here

Waste is a major issue plaguing virtually every level of our food system. We look at the scope of the problem and why it matters for animal advocates. READ MORE

Jan 24 2018 | Nick Pendergrast

The Little Effort Paradigm: Asking People To Do Less, Sustainably

The first in a series of blogs from PhD Nick Pendergrast looks at animal advocacy, the "little effort paradigm," and how small groups differ from big ones. READ MORE

Jan 10 2018 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – January 2018

Useful and interesting data points from the Faunalytics library in the past month, featuring research about dogs at work, vegan advocacy, ravens, and more. READ MORE

Jan 3 2018 | Faunalytics

The Most Important And Popular Research Of 2017

Two dozen of the best and most insightful articles from our library in 2017, including the most popular items, overlooked items, and a handful of oldies. READ MORE