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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

Jul 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Animal Actors: Recent Tragedy And A Possible Solution

Animals in movies, with the notable example of Zoo Keeper, are a big industry. However, the use of animals in film needs more oversight and monitoring by advocates, to safeguard their welfare. READ MORE

Jun 25 2011 | Faunalytics

Incorporating Animal Perspectives Into Research

The article explores the correlation of human violence with animal-related behaviors such as hunting, working in a slaughter house, and animal abuse. READ MORE

Jun 21 2011 | Faunalytics

Violence Against Human And Nonhuman Animals

The connections between human and animal violence are of great interest to animal advocates. This blog post explores the research. READ MORE

Jun 17 2011 | Faunalytics

Friends Or Food?

This study explores the message society presents to children in the form of toy animals, and how this message links to our “protect/eat” relationship with animals. READ MORE

Jun 17 2011 | Faunalytics

Help For The Homeless

Homeless women who live with companion animals experience a strong sense of loss when leaving their animals behind, making it vital that homeless shelters consider companion animals in their policy. READ MORE

Jun 15 2011 | Faunalytics

About The Lobster

Lobsters are one of the most abused animals, and yet they are one of the most ignored animals by the public and advocates alike. READ MORE

Jun 15 2011 | Carol Glasser

Do Lobsters Feel Pain?

People often have negative emotional reactions to lobsters that in turn lead them to make uneducated and often negative assumptions about them. READ MORE

Jun 15 2011 | Carol Glasser

Attitudes Toward Lobsters

Invertebrates such as lobsters constitute over 90% of all animal species on the planet, and we come into contacts with invertebrates on a daily basis. READ MORE

Jun 15 2011 | Faunalytics

Exotic And Wild Companion Animals: What We (Don’t) Know

Exotic animals have few laws and oversight protecting them, and often suffer greatly not only by being taken from their natural habitats, but from inhumane treatment. READ MORE