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Jan 23 2023 | Sarah Bluhm

Designer Dogs Are More Than Pretty Companions

People often have preconceived notions about living with a “designer” dog. But do these expectations meet the reality of designer dog guardianship? READ MORE

Jul 20 2022 | Faunalytics

The Impossibility Of Quantifying Captive Aquatic Animal Populations

In this blog, law student Allison Anderson explores the challenge of counting how many aquatic animals are kept for public display in the United States. READ MORE

Jul 4 2022 | Trent Davidson

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

After sequencing the DNA of more than 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs, researchers find that behavioral traits are not strongly influenced by genetics. READ MORE

Jun 6 2022 | Kerri Tenniswood

The Evolution Of Companion Dogs

Companion dogs are prone to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. A study of free-roaming village dogs shows how understanding "petification" can help us improve our companions' lives. READ MORE

May 26 2022 | Douglas Anderson

How Companion Animals Fared During COVID-19

How can animal welfare organizations reduce the likelihood of companion animal surrenders? This survey uses data to suggest solutions. READ MORE

Apr 19 2022 | Mona Zahir

Putting Ornamental Fish Welfare On Display

Ornamental fishes are housed in aquariums as a hobby or for display. This chapter explores the unique welfare harms facing ornamental fishes throughout their lives. READ MORE

Mar 28 2022 | Rowan Lund

Are Dog Films Giving Us Unrealistic Expectations Of Our Companions?

Stories about dogs who save the day can cause the demand for specific breeds to increase. However, on-screen portrayals don’t always translate to real-world companionship. READ MORE

Sep 15 2021 | karol orzechowski

Faunalytics’ Hidden Gems

In this blog, we highlight some of the most popular and useful Faunalytics resources that you may not have heard about. READ MORE

Nov 23 2020 | Sara Streeter

The Lives Of Breeding Bulls In India

Despite India’s cow protection laws, sperm farming causes untold suffering for the dairy industry’s breeding bulls. READ MORE

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