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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

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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

Nov 7 2012 | Faunalytics

Hispanics Say Nutritious Foods Aren’t As Tasty: NPD

This study found that almost half of US Hispanics believe that nutritious food cannot taste good, differing from the rest of the US population. READ MORE

Nov 7 2012 | Faunalytics

Revered Or Reviled? Conflicted Relationships With Animals

Attitudes towards animals are inconsistent, with certain animals being given higher value than other animals based on cultural and social ideas. The kangaroo is one such animal, who started as a “pest,” but has now moved onto being viewed as a “commercial resource”. READ MORE

Nov 1 2012 | Faunalytics

Obsessive Compulsive And Anxiety Disorders In Chimpanzees

Chimpanzees in the wild have not been recorded as suffering from anxiety disorders or obsessive compulsive disorders, but 18% of chimpanzees living in sanctuaries do. READ MORE

Oct 31 2012 | Faunalytics

Briefing On Snow Leopards In Illegal Trade – Asia’s Forgotten Cats

The following report looks into the illegal trade of snow leopards in Asia, where they are being killed even though they are classified as "endangered." READ MORE

Oct 30 2012 | Faunalytics

Is Local Meat Sustainable?: Research Nutshell

Although demand for locally sourced meat has doubled in the last decade, being a locavore meat eater is inherently not environmentally sustainable or good for animal welfare. READ MORE

Oct 30 2012 | Faunalytics

U.S. Financial Spending For Biodiversity Preservation Report

To reach the worldwide goal of preventing human-induced extinctions and to safeguard sites of biodiversity, the U.S. needs to spend $76.1 billion. READ MORE

Oct 29 2012 | Faunalytics

Conservationists Reveal The 25 Most Endangered Primates

This is the 7th edition of a biennial report identifying the 25 most endangered primates in the world. READ MORE

Oct 26 2012 | Faunalytics

The Environmental Impact Of Mink Fur Production

This study found that fur has an environmental impact that is between two and 28 times more damaging than other, human-made textiles. READ MORE

Oct 25 2012 | Faunalytics

Follow-Up Of Laboratory Beagles Adopted As Pets

Research beagles adopted by families have shown persistent problems due to their experience in laboratories. Regardless, there is an overall satisfaction from their human guardians. READ MORE