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Mar 3 2011 | Faunalytics

Vegan From The Inside: Why People Love Plant-Based Diets

Vegan diets are surrounded by inaccurate myths with 94% of vegans stating that they wish to stay on their diet indefinitely. READ MORE

Feb 22 2011 | Faunalytics

Human Carnivore Conflict And Perspectives

This paper discusses the factors involved in conservation of carnivore species, including lethal and non-lethal methods, and gives a set of recommendations for future strategies in carnivore conservation. READ MORE

Feb 14 2011 | Faunalytics

Values and Perceptions of Invertebrates

A study exploring the values and perceptions people hold toward invertebrates finds that people tend to view them negatively. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Elements Of Societal Perception Of Farm Animal Welfare

This study of Dutch respondents sought to understand attitudes towards animal welfare. It concluded that previous emotional experiences with animals strongly influenced a participants overall perception of animal welfare. READ MORE

Feb 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Who Gives? Characteristics Of People Who Donate Time And Money To Animal Groups

Gallup Poll findings show people's happiness is related to their tendency to give back to the community. What does this mean for animals? READ MORE

Jan 26 2011 | Faunalytics

Consumers on a Mission to Force a Change in Public Policy: A Qualitative Study of the Ongoing Canadian Seafood Boycott

A netnography looks at pledges submitted to an online petition designed to recruit consumer participation in the contentious Canadian Seafood Boycott. READ MORE

Jan 25 2011 | Faunalytics

What Motivates Consumers To Participate In Boycotts

This study uses netnography to investigate boycott motivations and perceived boycott participation costs by analyzing consumer comments submitted to an online boycott petition. READ MORE

Jan 25 2011 | Faunalytics

Child-Animal Interaction: Nonverbal Dimensions

This study of interaction between preschoolers and animals characterized the basic nonverbal processes and features of these children, finding that children respond to variations in animals' agency, coherence, affectivity, and continuity. READ MORE

Jan 17 2011 | Faunalytics

Sex Differences In Chimpanzee’s Use Of Toys Resemble Those Of Humans

A study has found that male chimpanzees play more often with masculine toys than their feminine counter-parts. These sex differences have been attributed to females interest in infant care. READ MORE

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