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Dec 11 2011 | Faunalytics

Human-Animal Studies: Growing The Field, Applying The Field

The new, emerging field of Human-Animals Studies aims to investigate human-animal relations, in a variety of forms. READ MORE

Dec 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Gender Differences In Family And Peer Reaction To The Adoption Of A Vegetarian Diet

Women face stronger criticism from their social circles than men do and women are confronted with paternalism. READ MORE

Dec 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Which Came First, The Eating Disorder Or Vegetarianism?

Although veg*nism is considered to be healthier than an omnivorous diet, there is a correlation between veg*nism and eating disorders. The article discusses this link and gives reasons for the correlation alongside a discussion on which came first. READ MORE

Dec 6 2011 | Faunalytics

How The Meet Your Match Program Can Combat Big Black Dog Syndrome

The biggest problem thwarting black dog and cat adoptions is a lack of interest in their website photograph (potential adopters are simply not drawn to the animal). READ MORE

Dec 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Why Color Matters: How Color Symbolism And Social Memory Impact Big Black Dog Syndrome

The color-based discrimination that black dogs and cats face may be so deeply engrained in US culture that it is acted upon unconsciously. READ MORE

Dec 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Children With Learning Disabilities With Therapy Dogs

Researchers have found that animal-assisted therapy was more effective in assisting children with Down Syndrome to focus than using a toy dog. READ MORE

Dec 2 2011 | Faunalytics

Visitor Behavior In Zoos: A Review

More research should be done with zoo visitors to determine the kinds of human-animal relations found within zoo visit interactions with animals. READ MORE

Dec 2 2011 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Toward Animals: Origins And Diversity

The researchers of this study have investigated into human attitudes toward other animals. They present a summary of their research and their conclusion for the reasons behind the vastly different attitudes towards distinct animal species. READ MORE

Nov 29 2011 | Faunalytics

An Integrative Approach To Personality Research In Anthrozoology

Researchers examined the personality traits of people to compare with the personality traits of their companion animals, using 50 different measurement items. READ MORE

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