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Animal-Assisted Therapy…Without The Animals

Therapy using "pet robots" instead of live animals can help dementia patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms such as agitation and depression. READ MORE

Meat Reduction And Vegan Promotion: A Report

A study with the “largest sample of meat reducers, pescatarians, vegetarians, and vegans in any research project to date” looks at the dynamics of meat reduction campaigns and campaigns promoting [...] READ MORE

Impact Of Corporate Commitments On Public Attitudes

In recent years, corporate lobbying efforts have played an increasing role in animal advocacy. In this original Faunalytics study, we investigated their effect on public opinion. READ MORE

Self-Awareness In Fishes: When Passing The Mirror Test ...

Researchers find that some fish species can pass all phases of the mirror self-recognition test. However, in this process, the researchers question the adequacy of the test itself. READ MORE

Just How Many Veg*ns Are There In The U.S.?

Even if the number of veg*ns isn't growing, veg eating is strongly trending upwards. This blog gives advice for advocates on how best to frame the current state of the [...] READ MORE

Got Milk? Make A Political Statement

The alt-right is using lactose tolerance along with the cultural practices of animal domestication and meat consumption to support their world view of white superiority. This study examines the phenomenon. READ MORE

How Eating Meat Becomes A Moral Issue: Push And Pull

By understanding what factors in particular lead people to believe eating meat is immoral, we can prioritize the areas with greatest effect. READ MORE

Turning A Viral Moment Into An Advocacy Movement

The wave of donations after Cecil the lion’s death shows that personal reflection and group cohesion can create lasting advocacy in remote conservation campaigns. READ MORE

How Human Personality Can Affect Cats’ Behavior and W...

Cats may benefit from having guardians with lower levels of neuroticism and higher levels of agreeableness, conscientiousness, extroversion, and openness. READ MORE

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Animal-Assisted Therapy…Without The Animals

Self-Awareness In Fishes: When Passing The Mirror Test ...

Just How Many Veg*ns Are There In The U.S.?

Got Milk? Make A Political Statement

How Eating Meat Becomes A Moral Issue: Push And Pull

How Human Personality Can Affect Cats’ Behavior and W...

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