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Nov 23 2011 | Faunalytics

Sacrificial Symbolism In Animal Experimentation

Sacrifice is a prevalent concept for laboratory workers, who both objectify and identify with the animals when using them for "research". READ MORE

Nov 18 2011 | Faunalytics

Tales Of Happy Reunions Boost Interest In Pet Microchipping

Microchipping in companion animals is on the rise in the U.S., with stories of companion animals being reunited with their guardians increasing the demand. READ MORE

Nov 16 2011 | Faunalytics

Training Dogs With Use Of The Shock Collar

Shock trained dogs showed more stress related behaviors than dogs who were trained in the same manner without shock collars. READ MORE

Nov 12 2011 | Faunalytics

The Denial Of Mind To Animals Used For Consumption

This study shows how dissonance motivates people to deny minds to animals, allowing people to both love animals whilst also slaughtering and eating them. READ MORE

Nov 8 2011 | Faunalytics

What Do People Think of Animal Advocates?

When Faunalytics conducted their research for the National Council for Animal Protection in 2004, it fundamentally changed the way animal activists describe themselves and the terminology they use. READ MORE

Nov 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Categorization As Food On Perceived Moral Standing Of Animals

When people classify an animal as "food" it strongly reduces moral concern for the animal, changes their beliefs about the animal's capacity to suffer and justifies consumption of animals. READ MORE

Nov 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Use Of ‘‘Entertainment’’ Chimpanzees In Commercials Distorts Public Perception Regarding Their Conservation Status

People who watched a conservation message understood that chimpanzees are endangered and unsuitable as pets, more so than those viewing the control footage. READ MORE

Nov 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Ag’s Go-To Messages Not Resonating

Whilst farmers are viewed as trustworthy, their practises and promotional messages are viewed poorly, and the public interprets their messages in a negative light. READ MORE

Nov 5 2011 | Faunalytics

How Fish (Yes, Fish) Punish One Another

An article highlighting research that explores the way in which fish punish one another, a sign that they have complex emotional and social lives. READ MORE

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