Faunalytics Index – November 2023
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This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about fish farming, plastic pollution, South African game farming, 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.
171 billion
The estimated maximum number of farmed fishes who were slaughtered across the globe in 2019.
€170 million
Investments made in alternative egg farming systems in Spain in 2020, without raising prices for consumers. The number of farms using alternative systems increased by 4% from 2019 to 2020.
10
The number of breeds that comprised nearly 50% of all puppy sale advertisements in the U.K. from 2018-2020. The most commonly-advertised breeds were French Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Cockapoos, Labrador Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Pugs, Dachshunds, Bulldogs, German Shepherds, and Shih Tzus.
16-20 million
The estimated number of animals on South Africa's estimated 9,000-11,000 game farms.
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