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Nov 4 2011 | Faunalytics

The Plight Of “Big Black Dogs” In Animal Shelters: Color-Based Canine Discrimination

Large black fur dogs are adopted at lower rates than dogs with other colours and this trend is sometimes referred to as Big Black Dog (BBD) Syndrome. READ MORE

Nov 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Book Review – Dog Sense

The book “Dog Sense” by John Bradshaw discusses scientific research on dogs to assist guardians to have a better relationship with their companion animal and avoid distressing their dogs. READ MORE

Nov 1 2011 | Faunalytics

The Strange Animal Situation Test

Researchers have used a standardized test to determine human reactions to meeting an unknown animal. The researchers used a case study of a guinea pig, where they presented four distinct reactions to meeting the guinea pig. READ MORE

Oct 28 2011 | Faunalytics

Decisions About The Use Of Animals In Research

There is little transparency on how effective the Institutional Animal Ethics Committees are at implementing policy and achieving their aims. READ MORE

Oct 27 2011 | Faunalytics

Empathy For Humans And Empathy For Animals Compared

A study of three experiments has found that humans have the same amount of empathy for other humans as for non-human animals. READ MORE

Oct 20 2011 | Faunalytics

Use Of Language By The Animal Agriculture Industry

This article argues that the animal industry should be using fewer euphemisms and be more direct with what happens to animals on farms. READ MORE

Oct 16 2011 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Towards Animals In Relation To Species Similarity

Research has shown that humans have improved attitudes towards animals that are biologically similar to themselves. READ MORE

Oct 15 2011 | Faunalytics

Understanding Farmers’ Decisions On Animal Welfare

Farmers did not know that group housing for pregnant sows was better for their welfare, and on top of this, many farmers did not have the knowledge to build and maintain group housing. READ MORE

Oct 12 2011 | Faunalytics

What Will Things Look Like in 10 Years?

Faunalytics' Che Green shares a 10-year vision that may provide interesting food for thought as we consider the future of animals and advocacy. READ MORE

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