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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

Sep 9 2015 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – September 2015

This month's Index has facts and figures from articles about wildlife trafficking, veg diets, forensics testing, feral cat control, and animal transport. READ MORE

Aug 11 2015 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – August 2015

The monthly Faunalytics Index brings together facts and figures from research about animals from around the world, giving you a quick look at the issues. READ MORE

Jul 14 2015 | Faunalytics

Make The Most Of Faunalytics.org

A short introductory course on Faunalytics and how to make the most of our site. READ MORE

Jul 9 2015 | karol orzechowski

An Examination of the Representation of Bullfighting in U.K. Newspapers

Apr 30 2015 | Faunalytics

Seven In 10 Have Favorable Impression Of Animal Cause

The animal protection cause has strong and steady support, the credibility of animal groups is solid, and most people perceive animal welfare to be important for all animals. READ MORE

Apr 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Importance Of Sentience In Animal Legislation

The article argues animals are sentient and advocates should get countries to include sentience as an aspect of animal rights and laws. READ MORE

Apr 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Beating The “Backfire Effect”

It's common sense that when we learn that previously-believed information is false, then we’ll change our beliefs to fit with the new information. Right? READ MORE

Jan 27 2015 | Faunalytics

Framing Farming: Communication Strategies For Animal Rights [Excerpt]

This blog examines some of the central ideas from Carrie Freeman’s 2014 book “Framing Farming: Communication Strategies for Animal Rights.” READ MORE

Jan 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Strategic Recommendations For Vegan Advocacy

This blog examines some of the central ideas from Carrie Freeman’s 2014 book “Framing Farming: Communication Strategies for Animal Rights.” READ MORE