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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

Jan 26 2012 | Faunalytics

Reliability Of Indicators Of Sheep Welfare Assessed By A Group Observation Method

Researchers have found that there are four different measurements available that can be used to determine sheep welfare without any physical contact with the sheep. READ MORE

Jan 24 2012 | Faunalytics

Media Portrayals Of Overweight Dogs

This article explores how the media has portrayed overweight dogs from 2000-2009. READ MORE

Jan 23 2012 | Faunalytics

Christmas Bird Count–Historical Data

The longest ever bird survey is taking place for its 112th year, with U.S. and Canadian bird watchers recording numbers and species. READ MORE

Jan 22 2012 | Faunalytics

Humane State Rankings 2011

A report has ranked each U.S. state from best to worst based on their general laws protecting animals, with California coming first and South Dakota last. READ MORE

Jan 21 2012 | Faunalytics

The Development And Factor Structure Of A Questionnaire Measure Of The Strength Of Attachment To Pet Dogs

This study describes the development of survey measures to evaluate people's attachment to their dogs. The authors test the scales and find that they are a reliable measure of degree of closeness to a companion animal, caring for and protecting a companion, and as a base measure of emotional comfort and well-being generally. READ MORE

Jan 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Assessing The Use Of Chimpanzees In Research

A scientific committee looking at use of chimpanzees in the U.S. have deemed that chimpanzees serve no biomedical purpose and that the U.S. should stop its archaic use of chimpanzees in research. READ MORE

Jan 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Research Investments And Market Structure In The Food Processing, Agricultural Input, And Biofuel Industries Worldwide

Research and development has grown 4.3% in the food and agricultural industries in the last 13 years. READ MORE

Jan 18 2012 | Faunalytics

Dogs Respond Appropriately To Cues of Humans’ Attentional Focus

Researchers found that dogs had higher levels of response when an instructor was looking at them. READ MORE

Jan 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Looking For An Ideal Horse: Rider Preferences

Researchers have found that the most important qualities riders look for in a horse are handling and maintenance with the ability to jump being important to more advanced riders. READ MORE