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Dec 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

Faunalytics Top 10 Articles of the Year

Our most popular articles of the year cover topics ranging from lapsed vegetarians/vegans, the links between animal cruelty and human abuse, and causes of dog aggression. READ MORE

Dec 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

Our Intertwined Evolution With Cats

The role of cats in our homes has evolved over time, from mousers to close companions. Our ethical obligations towards them should evolve as well. READ MORE

Dec 4 2015 | karol orzechowski

Do ‘Dog People’ and ‘Cat People’ have Different Personalities?

Study finds that dog people and cat people differ on some very important personality traits, mostly related to social dominance. READ MORE

Nov 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

Veterinary Ethics: A Timeless Issue

This plea for conscious ethics in veterinary medicine is a reminder that some ethical issues never really go away. READ MORE

Nov 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Chimps, Children, and Understanding Gestures

Do chimpanzees understand "iconic gestures," or do they only show interest in gestures that are relevant to them? READ MORE

Nov 10 2015 | karol orzechowski

Does Anthropomorphism Impact Individuals’ Support for Animal Rights?

Anthropomorphizing dogs can result in at least a temporary increase in support for animal rights, which could impact advocacy strategies. READ MORE

Oct 29 2015 | karol orzechowski

Asian Elephants in the Mirror

Asian elephants show mirror self-recognition (MSR) in controlled conditions, a cognitive complexity shared by great apes, dolphins - and humans. READ MORE

Oct 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Bioethics and “Vulnerability”

The '3Rs' of animal research - reduction, replacement, and refinement - consistently fail to protect lab animals. Perhaps it's time for a new approach. READ MORE

Oct 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

Talking To and Through: Dogs as Family Members and Mediators

Dogs are family members that we talk to and talk through. This study looks at how we include them in our every day domestic conversations. READ MORE

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