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Thailand

Nov 11 2026 | Priscilla Boadi

Impact Case Study: How All Animals Thailand Used Faunalytics’ Office Hours To Strengthen Its Advocacy

All Animals Thailand wanted to better understand the people it hoped to reach and make more evidence-informed decisions. Faunalytics’ Office Hours helped the team strengthen its research and turn what it learned into action. READ MORE

Aug 3 2026 | Meghann Cant

Facebook’s Algorithms Are Driving The Illegal Wildlife Trade

Wild animals, along with their parts and products, are being traded illegally online on a massive scale. One social media platform sits at the center of it all. READ MORE

May 19 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity. READ MORE

Feb 19 2026 | Meghann Cant

Consumer Insights On Plant-Based Meat In Southeast Asia

This report explores consumer attitudes toward plant-based meat across six Southeast Asian countries, offering important insights to drive adoption. READ MORE

Feb 17 2026 | David Church

Lion-Keeping Is More Popular Than Ever In Thailand

By collecting and analyzing data on captive lions in Thailand over seven years, researchers identified ownership, breeding, and management trends for these non-native big cats. The consequences for animal welfare and public safety are significant. READ MORE

Dec 23 2025 | Jiwon Joung

Do Men Eat More Meat Than Women Across Cultures?

Men eat more meat than women, but this cross-cultural study finds that the gender gap grows larger in countries with higher gender equality and human development — a counterintuitive pattern with clear implications for meat-reduction efforts. READ MORE

Dec 19 2025 | Alan Jern

Most People Worldwide Think Chicken Welfare Matters

A survey of over 4,000 people from 14 countries found that the majority think egg-laying hens shouldn’t suffer and would prefer to buy eggs from chickens who haven’t been kept in cages. READ MORE

Nov 20 2025 | Jenna D'Ottavio

Unnatural Interactions: Social Media Influencers And Apex Predators

Viral videos can normalize unnatural interactions with large apex predators in captivity, such as big cats and crocodilians, misleading the public into believing they’re safe and ethical. READ MORE

Nov 12 2025 | Matt Backhouse

Humane Companion Animal Population Management: Navigating Public Health, Animal Welfare, And Human Behavior Change

The well-being of stray and roaming animals can’t be separated from that of the human communities they live in. We need data-driven, context-appropriate strategies that can simultaneously protect human health and prevent animal suffering. READ MORE

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