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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 5 2013 | Faunalytics

Specific Image Characteristics Influence Attitudes About Chimpanzee Conservation And Use As Pets

The public's attitude about chimpanzees can be influenced heavily by differing images of chimpanzees in different environments. READ MORE

Mar 4 2013 | Faunalytics

Individual Difference And Study-Specific Characteristics Influencing Attitudes About The Use Of Animals In Medical Research

When determining support for biomedical research, the characteristics of the investigation and the individual have been found to be strong indicators of the degree of support. READ MORE

Mar 1 2013 | Faunalytics

Using Craigslist To Measure Pet Overpopulation

Using data from Craigslist an animal advocate can easily determine pet overpopulation. The author writes about the advantages and limitations of using such a method. READ MORE

Feb 27 2013 | Faunalytics

Adrenocortical Activity Measure Of African Elephants Stress

Through measuring hormones found in fecal matter, researchers have found that African elephants residing inside protected areas had significantly lower levels of stress. READ MORE

Feb 25 2013 | Faunalytics

Why Is 13 Good Luck For Animals And Advocates?

2013 is going to be Faunalytics biggest year with the funding for our study of lapsed veg*ns going through! Research is vital for the animal advocacy movement, and we need your support to keep helping advocates create better strategies in their work. READ MORE

Feb 22 2013 | Faunalytics

Some Brief Thoughts On Changing Food Practices

Guess blogger Dr. Richard Twine discusses how society - not just individuals - is responsible for changing food patterns to be more vegan, and how veganism is the only viable solution to climate change. READ MORE

Feb 16 2013 | Faunalytics

Pelt Production Up 9 Percent

A report has found that the total amount of mink pelts produced in the United States has gone up in recent years. READ MORE

Feb 8 2013 | Faunalytics

WSPA’s Investigation Into The Global Fur Trade: Things We Need To Know

This article highlights statistics about the fur trade like the number of animals killed for fur, the top producers, and which countries have banned fur farms. READ MORE

Jan 30 2013 | Faunalytics

Why Bo Won’t Fetch Many Votes For Barack Obama In 2012

Contrary to Diana Mutz's argument, Barack Obama's living with a companion animal will not affect his 2012 re-election. READ MORE