Faunalytics Index – March 2024

Author: Faunalytics | Published: March 6, 2024

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This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about Australians' perceptions of kangaroos, chicken welfare commitments and grades, menu strategies, and more.

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.

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The proportion of residents of Phoenix, Arizona who have encountered coyotes in their day to day life.

2.9%

The percentage of animal cruelty complaints in Malaysia in 2021 that resulted in trials under the Animal Welfare Act.

56%

The percentage by which separating vegan from omnivorous options on a menu can actually reduce ordering of plant-based options.

83%

The percentage of Australians who would describe kangaroos as "a national icon." Of the same sample, 10% would describe kangaroos as "pests."

73.5%

The percentage of commercial-scale swimming crabs who are wild-caught. Most fisheries obtain crabs through trawling or trapping processes.

49%

The percentage of companies evaluated by the Better Chicken Commitment who are receiving a "D" grade or lower.

70%

The percentage of women food tech founders who have experienced gender bias in their work.

40,000,000

The approximate number of hens whose eggs are sold in California, and who are protected by the provisions of Prop 12

7

The number of key insights in our latest study, on how animal advocates can use research and data as tools. This report is chock full of insights — be sure not to miss it!

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

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