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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

Mar 8 2017 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – March 2017

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about wildlife conservation and trafficking, vegan diets and the perception of vegans, organic farming, and more. READ MORE

Feb 1 2017 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – February 2017

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about exotic pets, puppy mills, the costs of animal agriculture, sea turtles, and more. READ MORE

Jan 11 2017 | Faunalytics

Social Science And The Future Of Food

There's a pressing need to ensure that research-informed decisions based on social science greet new food technologies when they debut. READ MORE

Jan 4 2017 | Faunalytics

The Most Important And Popular Research Of 2016

What research was most popular among Faunalytics readers in 2016? And what research was most important for animal advocates? See our review! READ MORE

Jan 3 2017 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – January 2017

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about Halal slaughter, lions in the wild and in captivity, animal experimentation, and more. READ MORE

Dec 21 2016 | Faunalytics

A Year Of Effective Animal Advocacy

In 2016, we helped dozens of organizations and thousands of advocates be more effective for animals. Here are the highlights from an exciting year. READ MORE

Dec 7 2016 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – December 2016

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about marine life, cow farming, companion animals, spotted owls, and meat consumption. READ MORE

Nov 30 2016 | Faunalytics

Using Survey Data To Reduce Demand For Ivory

A new blog explores the demand for ivory from the consumer side, and how advocates might refine their campaigns to hit the right notes. READ MORE

Nov 16 2016 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2016: Analysis & Takeaways

In our final blog for the 2016 Animal Tracker, we try to make sense of the results by exploring awareness, support, and cognitive dissonance. READ MORE