Faunalytics Index – September 2019

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and figures about atheism and veganism, zoos, animals used in experiments, companion animal shelters, and much more.

Author: karol orzechowski | Published: September 4, 2019

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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.

50%

The approximate percentage of companion animals in the U.S. that could be considered “exotic.” Guardianship of reptiles and amphibians more than doubled between 1994 and 2012.

14%

The percentage of adults in Britain who identify as "flexitarian."

25-35%

The percentage range of people who were aware of the environmental impact of meat, according to a wide-ranging review.

12 million

The approximate number of animals used in scientific experiments in countries across the European Union each year.

73%

The percentage of vegan male and female respondents who identified themselves as being atheist or agnostic, in a recent review of vegans and religious belief.

733,000

The number of dogs and cats in 2018 alone who were euthanized across the U.S. due to shelter overcapacity and lack of adoptions.

43kg per year

The global average individual’s yearly meat consumption measured in 2013, up from 23kg in 1961.

75%

The percentage of zoo facilities – in a review of over 1,200 – which promoted at least one "animal-visitor-interaction" activity on their website.

61%

The percentage of the Generation Z population who agree that "meat is an important part of American culture," compared to 76% of Baby Boomers and Gen X.

$1,450

The amount of money which went to ghost accounts in a recent case of survey fraud found by Faunalytics. This type of fraud is rampant, and we've told our story to help you avoid it.

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.

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Faunalytics Index – September 2019

50%

14%

25-35%

12 million

73%

733,000

43kg per year

75%

61%

$1,450

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50%

14%

25-35%

12 million

73%

733,000

43kg per year

75%

61%

$1,450

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