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Dec 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Why Color Matters: How Color Symbolism And Social Memory Impact Big Black Dog Syndrome

The color-based discrimination that black dogs and cats face may be so deeply engrained in US culture that it is acted upon unconsciously. READ MORE

Dec 5 2011 | Faunalytics

The Effectiveness Of Tags And Microchips For Companion Animals

In shelters, only a tiny portion of companion animals are reclaimed, but with the use of microchips the return rate is 2.5x higher for dogs and 20x higher for cats. READ MORE

Dec 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Children With Learning Disabilities With Therapy Dogs

Researchers have found that animal-assisted therapy was more effective in assisting children with Down Syndrome to focus than using a toy dog. READ MORE

Nov 22 2011 | Faunalytics

Tactics To Re-Home Black Dogs And Cats During Halloween

In the following post, guest blogger Amanda Leonard addresses how the negative aspects of black dogs and cats found in folklore can be turned around. READ MORE

Nov 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Use Of ‘‘Entertainment’’ Chimpanzees In Commercials Distorts Public Perception Regarding Their Conservation Status

People who watched a conservation message understood that chimpanzees are endangered and unsuitable as pets, more so than those viewing the control footage. READ MORE

Nov 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Ag’s Go-To Messages Not Resonating

Whilst farmers are viewed as trustworthy, their practises and promotional messages are viewed poorly, and the public interprets their messages in a negative light. READ MORE

Nov 4 2011 | Faunalytics

The Plight Of “Big Black Dogs” In Animal Shelters: Color-Based Canine Discrimination

Large black fur dogs are adopted at lower rates than dogs with other colours and this trend is sometimes referred to as Big Black Dog (BBD) Syndrome. READ MORE

Oct 23 2011 | Faunalytics

Development Of Animal Knowledge Among Children

Children generally know little about animals, but knowledge on animals increases with age and adults are generally knowledge about what animals eat and how they behave. READ MORE

Oct 15 2011 | Faunalytics

Understanding Farmers’ Decisions On Animal Welfare

Farmers did not know that group housing for pregnant sows was better for their welfare, and on top of this, many farmers did not have the knowledge to build and maintain group housing. READ MORE

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Why Color Matters: How Color Symbolism And Social Memory Impact Big Black Dog Syndrome

The Effectiveness Of Tags And Microchips For Companion Animals

Children With Learning Disabilities With Therapy Dogs

Tactics To Re-Home Black Dogs And Cats During Halloween

Use Of ‘‘Entertainment’’ Chimpanzees In Commercials Distorts Public Perception Regarding Their Conservation Status

Ag’s Go-To Messages Not Resonating

The Plight Of “Big Black Dogs” In Animal Shelters: Color-Based Canine Discrimination

Development Of Animal Knowledge Among Children

Understanding Farmers’ Decisions On Animal Welfare

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