Faunalytics Index – January 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about next-gen materials, fearful behaviors in dogs, motivations for veg journeys, and more!

Author: karol orzechowski | Published: January 5, 2022

Photo by Mark Zamora on Unsplash

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 in your advocacy for animals.

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

94%

The percentage of people in a recent study who said they were at least somewhat likely to use next-gen materials — animal-free alternatives to traditional animal products like wool, leather, and silk.

4.5 million

The number of tons of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) produced globally for consumption each year, making them one of the most widely eaten fish by humans.

48%

The percentage of the cereals grown in the world annually that are eaten by humans. Meanwhile, 41% are eaten by farmed animals and 11% are used as biofuel.

45.5%

The percentage of urban Chinese consumers who would be willing to try products made from cultured meat, after being provided with information about what it is.

10

The age at which fears of both fireworks and thunder begin to decrease for dogs who exhibit those reactions. A similar trend was observed for fear of new situations, with fear peaking at 5 years of age instead.

100

The number of companion animals treated per month during a pilot program in Asheville, NC, helping to provide veterinary care in underserved / low-income communities.

42%

The percentage of respondents in a recent Faunalytics study who said that their veg*n journeys were motivated by health — while 20% were motivated by animal protection, and 18% by environmental concerns.

90%

The percentage by which large herbivorous animal numbers fell in Mozambique during the 15-year civil war there.

9

The number of languages that will soon be part of our translated resources archive: Spanish, Hindi, simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese.

250

The number of blogs and study summaries we added to our Library in 2021 — bringing it to a grand total of over 4,600 entries!

You can explore an archive of our past Faunalytics Indexes here.

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Author: karol orzechowski

Faunalytics' Content Director karol orzechowski is an animal advocate with a passion for blending activism and art. In addition to producing numerous investigative short films on animal issues, and co-producing the Animal Voices radio show for a number of years, karol was the director of Maximum Tolerated Dose, a full-length documentary about the psychological toll of vivisection on both animals and humans.