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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

Mar 19 2014 | Faunalytics

New Study Shows Growing Opposition To Animal Tests

PETA researchers reviewed annual Gallup polls from 2001-2013 to track changing attitudes on the morality of animal testing. READ MORE

Mar 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Public Assessment Of Wildlife Warning Signs

This study surveyed Australian drivers to see what type of wildlife warning road signs were most likely to reduce driver speed and vehicle-wildlife collisions. Animal-activated and vehicle-speed activated signs were the most highly rated by drivers. READ MORE

Mar 17 2014 | Faunalytics

Nonhuman Animal Rights, Alternative Food Systems, And The Non-Profit Industrial Complex

An increasing range of "humanely produced" animal products are now available, some approved by animal advocacy groups, but this paper argues they do not benefit animals. READ MORE

Mar 14 2014 | Florence Williams

The Shelter Pet Project

This presentation describes the goals, strategy, and research behind the Shelter Pet Project, a media campaign focused on increasing the number of adoptions from shelters. READ MORE

Mar 13 2014 | Faunalytics

Accommodating The Vegan Target

This article analyzes data that shows men are more likely than women to reduce meat-eating for health reasons, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. READ MORE

Mar 13 2014 | Faunalytics

Looking Beyond the Mortality of Bycatch: Sublethal Effects of Incidental Capture on Marine Animals

A review that examines the long term survival, behavioral, and reproductive effects on marine animals of having been captured and released as "bycatch." READ MORE

Mar 13 2014 | Faunalytics

The Shelter Pet Project – Pet Adoption Topline Research

A presentation that illustrates the step-by-step process of defining problems and goals, identifying a target audience, and crafting a persuasive message to increase companion animal adoptions. READ MORE

Mar 13 2014 | Faunalytics

The Interrelations Of Good Welfare Indicators In Working Horses

A study of horses in Romania has found that horses were generally well fed, but did not receive adequate water or exercise, and guardians did not seem to be aware of the horses needs. READ MORE

Mar 6 2014 | Faunalytics

The Welfare Ethics Of Commercial Killing Of Kangaroos

This literature review analyzes the actual costs and benefits of commercial kangaroo hunting. The study also compares present and historical perspectives, and finds that there is more harm and less benefit than previously believed. READ MORE