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Jan 21 2009 | Faunalytics

Inmate Childhood And Adolescent Animal Cruelty

A study on prison inmates has found that abusing an animal for fun during one's youth is a strong indicator for future violence as an adult. READ MORE

Jan 13 2009 | Faunalytics

The Animal Rights Challenge, By Kim Stallwood (Part 1)

This is the first part of five, where Kim Stallwood (The Grumpy Vegan) discusses effective advocacy in animal rights. In the following he discusses “moral shock” and how animal advocacy needs to move from a fringe idea to a mainstream issue. READ MORE

Jan 12 2009 | Faunalytics

Behavioral Economic Concepts To Encourage Healthy Eating In Student Cafeterias

Small changes can lead to healthier choices in a consumer environment as shown in school cafeterias. READ MORE

Jan 5 2009 | Faunalytics

The Decline In Consumer Use Of Food Nutrition Labels, 1995-2006

This study examined the percentage of people who use nutrition labels on packaged foods and found that in 2005-2006 there had been a slight decline in the usage of nutrition labels. READ MORE

Jan 5 2009 | Faunalytics

A Study Of Swedish Organic Farmers’ View Of Animal Issues

This study examined Swedish farmers attitudes regarding animal welfare, animal rights and organic farming in general. READ MORE

Dec 10 2008 | Faunalytics

“Carniculture” And The Future Of In Vitro Meat

Successful commercialization of in vitro animal flesh would reduce animal suffering by an estimated 98%, without convincing anyone about "animal rights." READ MORE

Dec 5 2008 | Faunalytics

Animals In The Classroom: The Debate Continues

This article analyzed a study in 1985 where researchers tried to determine the effect of animals in classrooms. The author determined the findings to be inconclusive. READ MORE

Dec 2 2008 | Faunalytics

Attitudinal And Normative Influences On Support For Hunting

When hunting is presented as a wildlife management tool, the support for it increases. This is true, especially for moderates and those not invested into the issue of hunting. READ MORE

Dec 2 2008 | Faunalytics

Can Television Make A Difference In Humane Education?

Children watching programs is more effective at increasing knowledge and improving attitudes towards animals than simply listening to their teacher. However, these results were not maintained over time suggesting that programs only have a short-term effect. READ MORE

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