Faunalytics Index – September 2021

Author: Faunalytics | Published: September 1, 2021

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This month's Faunalytics Index includes facts and figures about companion animal health, veterinary mental health, vegan romantic relationships, and much 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.

67%

The percentage of people in a recent survey who said they would be willing to take any necessary measure to save their companion animals, regardless of the cost. 82% said they would be willing to take any measure as long as they could afford it.

2.7 million

The approximate number of people killed by zoonoses — diseases that originated in animals — each year.

18-34

The age range of veterinarians who have the lowest level of measured wellbeing.

80%

The percentage of reviews of blended meat products which were positive with a score of 3.5 to 5. Taste was the most important component, and was mostly evaluated positively.

21,780

The number of square feet (half an acre) that comprise the natural, average home range of mice. In laboratories they live in cages about the size of a shoebox.

<10%

The percentage of companion animals in rental housing who cause damage to apartments. The average cost for such damage is $210.

52.5%

The percentage of vegans who say they are in a romantic relationship with another vegan — compared to just 4.1% of omnivores.

$11.63 Billion USD

The value of Fair Trade certified products sold in 2018. This represents over tenfold growth since 2004, but still makes up less than 1% of overall international trade.

74 Billion

The approximate number of land animals killed for food each year. This number could rise well into the trillions if the edible insect industry takes off.

93%

The percentage of people in the U.K. who feel positively towards a “High Health-High Behavior” animal welfare scenario, showing that the general public would welcome such regulations.

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Faunalytics is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to helping animals by providing useful information to advocates to help them increase their impact.

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