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Evaluation

Oct 20 2026 | Dan Neilson

Plant-Based Meat Has Had Little Impact On Animal Meat Demand

An analysis of three years of U.S. grocery purchases found that plant-based meat alternatives made up just 3% of meat spending and had little impact on demand for animal meat. READ MORE

Oct 12 2026 | Dung Nguyen

What Makes U.S. Consumers Want To Buy Plant-Based Eggs?

In a survey experiment, U.S. consumers were more likely to say they’d purchase plant-based eggs when they cost less and were used to make pancakes rather than served scrambled. READ MORE

Oct 9 2026 | Jenny Amphaeris

First, Do No Harm: Lessons From Species Recoveries In Canada

While the world’s biodiversity crisis is far from over, lessons can be learned from successful species recoveries. Researchers take a closer look at these efforts in Canada, finding that addressing the underlying threat is the most important first step. READ MORE

Oct 8 2026 | Meghann Cant

Does The Identifiable Victim Effect Extend To Animals?

Little research has tested whether people help a named, pictured animal more than an anonymous group. This study is among the first to explore this in depth. READ MORE

Oct 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Reframing Busyness As Good Can Boost Volunteering

Research shows that framing busyness as a good thing, rather than trying to eliminate it, can boost people’s sense of empowerment and increase their willingness to volunteer. READ MORE

Sep 30 2026 | Andrea Polanco

The Effects Of Digital Advocacy: What A Single Exposure To Digital Animal Advocacy Can (And Can’t) Do

Expanding on an earlier Faunalytics study, we tested the short- and long-term effects of digital advocacy videos and articles on people’s attitudes and behaviors toward farmed animals. The tactics had an emotional impact but didn’t shift behavior, and some even backfired with usually allied audiences. READ MORE

Sep 28 2026 | Maria Schurr

The Bullfighting Paradox

Bullfighting frames the bull as both a fearsome competitor and a barely sentient beast whose suffering is reduced to entertainment. This study looks at how spectators justify their enjoyment of this controversial sport. READ MORE

Sep 18 2026 | Guillaume Reho

How Animal Labels On Meat Products Affect Consumers

Animal labels on meat products are known to influence consumer choices. This study sheds light on the underlying psychological processes. READ MORE

Sep 11 2026 | Jessica Ginocchio

What Helps Humans Understand Animals’ Perspectives?

This study shows how important visuals can be for promoting cross-species understanding while also revealing their limitations. READ MORE

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