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The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

A public health measure aimed at children is quietly poised to put billions of insects into the food supply. The decisions are being made right now, and there is a narrow window to change them. READ MORE

gummy bears

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

A public health measure aimed at children is quietly poised to put billions of insects into the food supply. The decisions are being made right now, and there is a narrow window to change them. READ MORE

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

In the Spotlight

Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Assessment Of Three Captive Asian Elephants In Zoos

Elephants in captivity have a low reproductive success rate. Female elephants who were injured, used in religious events, or kept locked up had even lower fertility rates. READ MORE

Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Methods Used To Estimate Population Of Owned Cats And Dogs

A significant number of studies on companion animal populations fail to meet research criteria which would make them useful for animal advocates. READ MORE

Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Sustainability And Animal Protection Connnections

In this conference abstract and slide presentation, the author explores the spectrum of sustainability concepts, and their relationship to animal protection. READ MORE

May 31 2014 | Faunalytics

Evaluating The Impacts Of Marine Debris On Cetaceans

Early research has shown that marine debris causes death from entanglement and ingestion in 58% of cetacean species but additional research should be undertaken to determine the conservation threat. READ MORE

May 31 2014 | Faunalytics

The Importance Of Comprehensive Abolitionist Vegan Outreach

Campaigns that focus on single issues or species will ultimately fail to cause systematic change to the cultural use of speciesism and animal protection. The only effective strategy for the liberation of animals, is through the use of vegan outreach. READ MORE

May 27 2014 | Faunalytics

Tofu: Dispelling Myths Can be More Motivating Than Promoting Nutrition

Researchers suggest that dispelling the myths surrounding tofu and its preparation may most effectively increase tofu consumption. READ MORE

May 27 2014 | Faunalytics

Salivary Cortisol And Behavior In Therapy Dogs During Animal-Assisted Interventions

A pilot study has measured the effects of animal-assisted therapy on the animals used, with no definitive signs of stress found. READ MORE

May 22 2014 | Faunalytics

Cognitive Influences On The Avian Maternal Response

This study found that hens exhibit physiological and physical responses when their chicks are in proximity of danger. READ MORE

May 22 2014 | Faunalytics

Sustainability Labels On Food Products: Consumer Motivation, Understanding And Use

A survey of European countries revealed that people chose their purchases based on nutrition labeling and price regardless of how much they favored sustainability. READ MORE