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Sep 15 2016 | Faunalytics

Atlantic Salmon And ‘Humane’ Slaughter

While some continue to debate the sentience of fishes, humans slaughter them by the billions. New research focuses on how to reduce the suffering. READ MORE

Jul 15 2016 | Faunalytics

Veganism And Our Perception Of ‘Humanlike’ Animals

Perceiving that other animals are like us can have ethical implications, but does it actually change how we think and act towards non-human animals? READ MORE

Jul 14 2016 | Faunalytics

Stewardship And Power In Animal Farming

In-depth interviews show some farmers believe that their relationship with farm animals is symbiotic, and that animals' interests align with production. READ MORE

May 24 2016 | Faunalytics

An Insect’s Life: How Do We Measure Insect Welfare?

Trying to figure out how to evaluate and measure the suffering and quality of life for insects is a new field of research. READ MORE

Mar 29 2016 | karol orzechowski

Companion Animal Personalities And Standardized Research

"Personality" research with companion animals can help us understand their needs and wants and may have bigger implications for their welfare. READ MORE

Mar 7 2016 | karol orzechowski

Cows And Visual Familiarity

Cows can recognize their herd mates, based not on smell or touch, but based solely on visual identification. READ MORE

Feb 27 2016 | karol orzechowski

Studying Dogs’ Emotional Intelligence

Dogs have a broad range of emotional intelligence and are able to read the emotional states of both humans and other dogs. READ MORE

Feb 6 2016 | karol orzechowski

The State Of The Union Of Animal Law In The U.S.

Creatively using current law isn't enough to push animal law to the place where it needs to be. We need to advocate for stronger laws overall. READ MORE

Jan 20 2016 | karol orzechowski

Elephants Reassure Others In Distress

Elephants are extremely sensitive to the emotional states of others in their social groups and seek to comfort them in a variety of ways. READ MORE

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