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Dogs, Jealousy, And Welfare

Researchers find that dogs exhibit jealousy-like emotional states when their guardians interact with other dogs. What does this mean for their welfare? READ MORE

How Insects Adapt To Human Environmental Changes

Insects make a variety of behavioral changes to adapt to human activity. How can we flip the script and make our environments more insect-friendly? READ MORE

Faunalytics’ Research Priorities For 2020 And Beyond

As the end of 2019 draws near, the Faunalytics research team turns our attention to what is needed next. In this post, our Research Director describes our research priorities and [...] READ MORE

‘Deer In The Headlights’: PTSD In Wild Anim...

Fear is a potent emotion. In this study, researchers show that animals not only experience fear, but that the memory of fear has lasting consequences. READ MORE

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Researchers review over 200 studies to reveal impressive cognitive capabilities of so-called 'nuisance' species. READ MORE

Animal Sentience: A Welfare-Aligned Perspective

This paper broadly summarizes our scientific knowledge about the sentience of animals, particularly from a "welfare-aligned" perspective. READ MORE

Feather Damage As A Welfare Barometer

Feather damage is a serious problem for laying hens. A new study looks at how farmers can monitor it as a larger indicator of animal welfare. READ MORE

A Human Voice Will Scare Mountain Lions And Liberate Mi...

The simple sound of a human speaking can frighten large and medium-size carnivores, and otherwise disturb the lives of wildlife sharing the landscape. READ MORE

Farm Animal Welfare: A Review of Standard Practices And...

Intensive farming systems create a litany of animal welfare concerns. To increase the well-being of farm animals, alternatives to current management practices are essential. READ MORE

Dogs, Jealousy, And Welfare

How Insects Adapt To Human Environmental Changes

Faunalytics’ Research Priorities For 2020 And Beyond

‘Deer In The Headlights’: PTSD In Wild Anim...

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Animal Sentience: A Welfare-Aligned Perspective

Feather Damage As A Welfare Barometer

A Human Voice Will Scare Mountain Lions And Liberate Mi...

Farm Animal Welfare: A Review of Standard Practices And...

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Dogs, Jealousy, And Welfare

How Insects Adapt To Human Environmental Changes

Faunalytics’ Research Priorities For 2020 And Beyond

‘Deer In The Headlights’: PTSD In Wild Anim...

‘Nuisance Animals’ Thrive Despite Being Discriminat...

Animal Sentience: A Welfare-Aligned Perspective

Feather Damage As A Welfare Barometer

A Human Voice Will Scare Mountain Lions And Liberate Mi...

Farm Animal Welfare: A Review of Standard Practices And...

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