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Subjects including animal fighting, legislation, circuses, animal racing, fur, the environment, humane education, and zoos.

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

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

In the Spotlight

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Dog Bite Data Collection, Interpretation And Problems

Although not on purpose, media statistics on dog bites are generally incorrect or inconsistent. Ivy Collier suggests following more reliable sources of data such as the HSUS when studying dog bites and dog breeds. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Why Isn’t This Article Free?

Although unfortunate, many of the full reports of the articles shown on Faunalytics are hidden behind a pay wall that the owners of the information have enforced. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Florence Williams

Trends For Animal Shelters In A Large U.S. Metropolitan Area

Statistics from four Denver animal shelters over 22 years show reduced intake and euthanasia of dogs and cats overall. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Saving Large Carnivores, But Losing The Apex Predator?

This literature review argues against human hunting of large predators, since it alters their behavior, thereby adversely impacting the entire ecological system and contradicting overall conservation goals. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Tourists’ Reactions To Non-Human Animals

Caribbean tourists were surveyed about their interactions with animals while on vacation. Negative unstructured interactions could represent a concern for the tourist industry. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Leafleting Outreach Study (Fall 2013)

This study examined whether leafleting about farmed animal suffering influenced dietary choice. Students walking between classes on college campuses received a farmed animal leaflet or a (control) leaflet. Two months later, students at the same location were surveyed about dietary habits, then asked whether they had received one of the leaflets. Analysis was impacted by an unexpectedly small control group, other leaflet distributions on some campuses, and reports by some respondents that they had received a fictional leaflet. The authors conclude that leaflets may cause a small number of recipients to stop eating all meat or a specific type of meat, but do not cause other recipients to reduce their overall intake of meat. READ MORE