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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

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

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Nov 9 2011 | Faunalytics

Aggression, Behaviour, And Animal Care Among Pit Bulls And Other Dogs Adopted From An Animal Shelter

Studies on pit bull behavior have been plagued with inaccuracy, with many behavioral evaluations done on stray or fighting dogs. READ MORE

Nov 8 2011 | Faunalytics

What Do People Think of Animal Advocates?

When Faunalytics conducted their research for the National Council for Animal Protection in 2004, it fundamentally changed the way animal activists describe themselves and the terminology they use. READ MORE

Nov 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Categorization As Food On Perceived Moral Standing Of Animals

When people classify an animal as "food" it strongly reduces moral concern for the animal, changes their beliefs about the animal's capacity to suffer and justifies consumption of animals. READ MORE

Nov 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Use Of ‘‘Entertainment’’ Chimpanzees In Commercials Distorts Public Perception Regarding Their Conservation Status

People who watched a conservation message understood that chimpanzees are endangered and unsuitable as pets, more so than those viewing the control footage. READ MORE

Nov 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Ag’s Go-To Messages Not Resonating

Whilst farmers are viewed as trustworthy, their practises and promotional messages are viewed poorly, and the public interprets their messages in a negative light. READ MORE

Nov 5 2011 | Faunalytics

How Fish (Yes, Fish) Punish One Another

An article highlighting research that explores the way in which fish punish one another, a sign that they have complex emotional and social lives. READ MORE

Nov 4 2011 | Faunalytics

The Plight Of “Big Black Dogs” In Animal Shelters: Color-Based Canine Discrimination

Large black fur dogs are adopted at lower rates than dogs with other colours and this trend is sometimes referred to as Big Black Dog (BBD) Syndrome. READ MORE

Nov 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Book Review – Dog Sense

The book “Dog Sense” by John Bradshaw discusses scientific research on dogs to assist guardians to have a better relationship with their companion animal and avoid distressing their dogs. READ MORE

Nov 1 2011 | Faunalytics

The Strange Animal Situation Test

Researchers have used a standardized test to determine human reactions to meeting an unknown animal. The researchers used a case study of a guinea pig, where they presented four distinct reactions to meeting the guinea pig. READ MORE

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