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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

Nov 12 2013 | Florence Williams

Dog Bites Stats And Solutions

No particular dog breed is more prone to causing serious dog bites than others, yet the public believes in that certain breeds are more dangerous than others. READ MORE

Sep 4 2013 | Faunalytics

Statistics Without Borders Offering Free Assistance To Animal Advocates

Animal advocates should take advantage of Statistics Without Borders, who are currently offering valuable assistance by providing research training, assisting in survey planning, and helping analyze data all for free. READ MORE

May 13 2013 | Faunalytics

EU Bans Animal-Tested Cosmetics | What Can We Learn from Research?

The European Union banned the sale of all cosmetics tested on animals on March 11, 2013, after already prohibiting such tests within the EU in 2009. READ MORE

Apr 2 2013 | Faunalytics

Infographic: Vegetarianism In The United States

This infographic by Faunalytics details the current state of veg*ns in the U.S. with information on numbers, reasons for their choice and more! READ MORE

Mar 27 2013 | Faunalytics

Who Views Vegetarians & Vegans Positively?

About half of U.S. voters view vegetarians favorably, and less than a quarter view them unfavorably; a third view vegans favorably and there are differences by gender, age, and political affiliation. READ MORE

Mar 8 2013 | Faunalytics

How To Break A Stalemate On Animal Issues

These factors present the ultimate challenge for the advocate seeking to break the vivisection deadlock and change the status quo. READ MORE

Mar 1 2013 | Faunalytics

Using Craigslist To Measure Pet Overpopulation

Using data from Craigslist an animal advocate can easily determine pet overpopulation. The author writes about the advantages and limitations of using such a method. READ MORE

Feb 25 2013 | Faunalytics

Why Is 13 Good Luck For Animals And Advocates?

2013 is going to be Faunalytics biggest year with the funding for our study of lapsed veg*ns going through! Research is vital for the animal advocacy movement, and we need your support to keep helping advocates create better strategies in their work. READ MORE

Feb 22 2013 | Faunalytics

Some Brief Thoughts On Changing Food Practices

Guess blogger Dr. Richard Twine discusses how society - not just individuals - is responsible for changing food patterns to be more vegan, and how veganism is the only viable solution to climate change. READ MORE