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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

Apr 2 2011 | Faunalytics

TMI: Does Information Overload Spell The End Of Outreach?

Every day, a person in the U.S. consumes about 34 gigabytes of information, making it difficult for animal advocates to get their message through on social media. READ MORE

Mar 29 2011 | Faunalytics

Three Easy Steps to Better Advocacy

As advocates, we're often frustrated when people don't take action after we ask them to make changes that help animals. Last week's article, "Want Better Results for Animals? Put the Vegan Shoe on the Other Foot," invited you to gain insight into your advocacy by being on the receiving end of a campaign outside the animal protection field. I've used this approach at numerous conferences... READ MORE

Feb 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Who Gives? Characteristics Of People Who Donate Time And Money To Animal Groups

Gallup Poll findings show people's happiness is related to their tendency to give back to the community. What does this mean for animals? READ MORE

Dec 1 2010 | Faunalytics

Spay And Neuter In The Galapagos

This article discusses the spay and neuter project in the Galapagos Islands, and the extensive threat against wildlife by the currently rampant free-roaming companion animal population. READ MORE

Nov 16 2010 | Faunalytics

The Effectiveness Of Trap-Neuter-Release

Studies have found that although TNR is incredibly effective at reducing feral cat population, without the addition of other policies such as education, TNR ends up being a waste of money, time and energy. READ MORE

Oct 27 2010 | Faunalytics

Clone Wars: Public Opinion Vs. Animal Cloning For Companion Animals, Food, And Preservation

This article discusses the relationship between the EU and cloned animals, and how the growing public concerns over cloned animals has led to a ban on the sale of meat from cloned animals. READ MORE

Oct 26 2010 | Anthony Bellotti

Interviews With Gene Baur And Bruce Friedrich

Faunalytics' Anthony Bellotti recently interviewed Gene Baur and Bruce Friedrich, who address how they evaluate their campaigns on behalf of farmed animals. READ MORE

Oct 13 2010 | Faunalytics

Understanding Violence Against Companion Animals And People

According to much research, violence toward animals is often tied to violence toward humans and abusive children may become abusive adults. READ MORE

Oct 6 2010 | Faunalytics

Horse Conundrum: Companion, Entertainer, Food Source

Horses are one species about which U.S. citizens have conflicting practices: sometimes we love them, sometimes we use them, but we never eat them. READ MORE