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Sep 25 2026 | Meghann Cant

India’s Exotic Pet Trade Has Outpaced Its Laws

India’s exotic pet trade has grown into a multi-million-dollar industry, but this report finds that its laws on disease control, invasive species, and animal welfare haven’t kept up. READ MORE

Sep 23 2026 | Maho Uehara-Cavalier

Cage-Free Egg Market Prevalence In Japan And Future Strategy

Cage-free egg sales in Greater Tokyo have roughly doubled in four years, but the national market share is still 1.12%. What’s holding Japan back? READ MORE

Sep 21 2026 | Meghann Cant

Extreme Heat Is Devastating Farmed Animals Worldwide

Extreme heat is already pushing farmed animals past their physiological limits, and the harm is projected to grow sharply under high emissions. 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

Sep 9 2026 | Hillary Hendrickson

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

A public health measure aimed at children is quietly poised to put billions of insects into the food supply. The decisions are being made right now, and there is a narrow window to change them. READ MORE

Sep 4 2026 | David Church

How Smart Camera Technology Can Benefit Chickens And Farmers

This study tested whether a smart camera system could provide valuable information about chicken health and welfare to augment the data already collected on farms in the European Union and United States. READ MORE

Sep 3 2026 | Mariana Mota

Breaking Down The Barriers To Animal-Free Research

New approach methodologies (NAMs) are a promising replacement for animal testing, with potential to provide more human-relevant data with greater predictive power. But barriers to their adoption remain. READ MORE

Aug 31 2026 | Clare Wieck

Animal-Computer Interaction Technologies Offer Hope For Better Welfare

This review illustrates how captive animals can experience better welfare through animal-computer interaction technologies that offer agency and mental stimulation. READ MORE

Aug 26 2026 | Allison Troy

Animal Product Impact Scales 2026: Updated U.S. Estimates And The U.K.’s First Animal Product Impact Data

We’ve updated our Animal Product Impact Scales (APIS) for 2026, with revised U.S. estimates and, for the first time, U.K. data. This blog serves as a guide for the new numbers and how you can use them. READ MORE

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