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.

	93.3% The percentage of Australians who support tree planting and habitat restoration as a way to help koalas.
	66% The percentage of people who underestimate the number of animals killed for food in the U.S. each year.
	4.9% The percentage of dogs entering the shelter system that are purebred.
	7 The number of large mammalian carnivore species (of the 31 listed as vulnerable), who have been linked with significant effects on the ecosystem when their population declines.
	32% The percentage of respondents in the U.S. who support the use of genetic experimentation to restore extinct animal species.
	79% The percentage of Brazilians who believe that farmed animals suffer on par with humans.
	$3.5 billion The approximate value of the live animal transport and trade industry in the U.S.
	5% The percentage of global marine wilderness that falls within Marine Protected Areas.
	6 The number of experiments in the “toxicological six-pack” that account for about 55% of all animals used in testing.
	3% The percentage of people in the U.S. who are vegan… or are there more?