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Sep 13 2021 | Sara Streeter

Can A Snail Suffer?

Science on the sentience of animals such as snails, clams, mussels, and scallops is not clear. Until it is, we should assume that they can indeed suffer. READ MORE

Sep 6 2021 | Adina Nadler

Bird Brains And Sensory Consciousness

A study finds evidence of sensory consciousness in the brains of corvid birds similar to what is found in the human cerebral cortex. READ MORE

Aug 31 2021 | Sara Streeter

Is Your Companion Animal Really A Picky Eater?

Whether we feed our companion animals a conventional, raw meat, or vegan diet, they seem happy with whatever’s in their bowl. READ MORE

Aug 30 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

How Should We Go About Looking For Invertebrate Consciousness?

A researcher proposes a hybrid approach to enable a more systematic and efficient search for invertebrate sentience. READ MORE

Aug 27 2021 | Trent Davidson

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Farmed Animal Welfare

Public perception of farmed animal welfare is more complicated than just thinking about animal health or natural behaviors. This paper explores the nuances of how people think about these issues. READ MORE

Aug 25 2021 | Andrea Polanco

Empirically Assessing The Emotions Of Non-Human Animals

Faunalytics' Andrea Polanco explains how scientists empirically assess emotions in non-human animals, and outlines how advocates can benefit from using animal welfare research in their work. READ MORE

Aug 24 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

How Hurricanes Are Pushing Lizards To Evolve

Tree-dwelling lizards in hurricane-prone areas have larger toepad surface areas, a trait that is passed on genetically. READ MORE

Aug 20 2021 | Stuart Babcock

Dairy Cows, Allogrooming, And Welfare

Common practices of the dairy industry disrupt the naturally-occurring social networks of dairy cows. This study examines how these practices affect dairy cow social stability. READ MORE

Aug 12 2021 | Owen Rogers

Working Towards Companion Animal-Inclusive Housing

New research shows that there are significant restrictions on companion animals in rental housing, presenting challenges for guardians. It also shows that most rental housing owners love companion animals. READ MORE

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