Faunalytics Index – April 2018

Each month, our Faunalytics Index provides a round-up of data, statistics, and facts gleaned from the most recent research we’ve covered in our library. Our aim is to give you a quick overview of some of the most eye-catching and informative bits of data that could help you be more effective for animals in your advocacy.

If you want to know more about any given statistic, follow the links below, read the source articles, and dive deeper into the issues.

	40% The percentage of the earth’s land surface currently made up of croplands and pastures, which is expected to continue to rise.
	14.3% The percentage of cats in a recent review that displayed undesirable behavior after adoption. Regardless, only 0.6% of respondents were dissatisfied with their behavior.
	11% The average success rate for all biomedical animal trials areas combined. For oncology, the rate is even lower at 5%.
	22 The number of days that Beyoncé advocates to follow a vegan diet, in social media posts and interviews.
	19 billion + The average annual stock numbers of chickens farmed worldwide, making them one of the most numerous (and exploited) animals on the planet.
	$15 billion / year The amount of money per year that the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. give to fund animal research.
	44 The number of feral cats remaining in one area of Chicago in 2016, down from nearly 200, after 10 years of the Cats In My Yard Program.
	24% The percentage of sharks and rays that, when captured, had capture-induced births/abortions.
	$50 The lowest fine that can be incurred by a greyhound racing dog owner, when the dog tests positive for cocaine.
	14% The percentage by which the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) decreased their carbon footprint, after reducing purchases of animal products by nearly 30%.