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Faunalytics’ studies offer actionable and insightful data on important topics in animal protection
Bridging U.S. Conservative Values And Animal Protection
Bridging U.S. Conservative Values And Animal Protection
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Creating A More Equitable Movement: Compensation In The Farmed Animal Advocacy Sector
Pathways To Impact: An International Study Of Advocates’ Strategies And Needs
Tactics In Practice: The Science Of Plant-Based Defaults And Nudges
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Bridging U.S. Conservative Values And Animal Protection
To maximize our impact, animal advocates in the U.S. need strategies for working with politicians and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. This Faunalytics study helps us understand how to leverage conservative values to help animals. - In The Spotlight
Pathways To Impact: An International Study Of Advocates’ Strategies And Needs
Our survey of nearly 200 animal advocacy groups in 84 countries explores the diverse approaches taken by farmed animal advocates, focusing on how and why organizations pursue different strategies. - In The Spotlight
Tactics In Practice: The Science Of Plant-Based Defaults And Nudges
Faunalytics' Research Liaison Björn Ólafsson takes a deep dive into research on the wide world of nudges, revealing best practices and possible pitfalls. - In The Spotlight
Creating A More Equitable Movement: Compensation In The Farmed Animal Advocacy Sector
The farmed animal advocacy movement has professionalized and grown within the nonprofit sector over the last 50 years. This Faunalytics study benchmarks salaries for the movement.
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Can Technology Reduce Land Use For Agriculture?
Land use for agriculture negatively impacts biodiversity and climate change. This article discusses farming technologies that can reduce land use. - In The Spotlight
The Ethics of Academic Journals: What Is An Animal Advocate To Do?
Peer-reviewed journals are a gold standard source among academics and advocates looking for insights. However, just like any industry, its important to understand the economics and ethics at play. - In The Spotlight
The Impact Of Industry Funding On Egg And Cholesterol Research
The proportion of industry-funded studies on the impacts of eggs on cholesterol have increased over the years. Does industry funding affect whether a study’s conclusion will agree with the actual data? - In The Spotlight
Downed Pigs: An Intersection Of Animal Welfare, Public Health, And Consumer Safety
Crucial research exposes concerns about downed pigs in the food supply, calling for stricter regulations and greater public awareness. - In The Spotlight
The True Cost Of Fur: A Hidden Environmental Threat
Fur is glamorized, but the environmental damage caused by its production is staggering. From high emissions to water pollution, fur is fashion’s dirtiest secret. - In The Spotlight
Is Funding From Industrial Agriculture Sabotaging U.S. Banks’ Climate Commitments?
Big banks are top lenders to the industrial animal agriculture sector. If they want to follow through on their climate commitments, they must divest from the industry. - In The Spotlight
Proposed Octopus Farm Fails Environmental Impact Assessment
This report highlights the significant flaws in the proposal for the world’s first commercial octopus farm, and shows how the company failed to address its environmental impacts. - In The Spotlight
Three Numbers That Make The Case For Shrimp Welfare
For decades, animal advocates have worked to advocate for farmed animals. But what if one of the most — if not the most — numerous farmed species on the planet has been overlooked? - In The Spotlight
How Food Displays Can Change Dining Practices
This study investigated the effects of displaying vegan food as a default — rather than side-by-side with a meat option — in university cafeterias. - In The Spotlight
The Ethical Implications Of “Volunteering” In Animal Research
The term "volunteer" is often used in the context of animal research to describe animal research subjects. This paper explores the practical and ethical implications of such terminology. - In The Spotlight
Understanding The Wild Animal Welfare Movement
The debate over whether humans should intervene in wild animal suffering is contentious. This study summarizes the current state of wild animal welfare as a discipline and movement. - In The Spotlight
Reducing Animal Foods: Transitioning And Communicating Our Choice
What are the main obstacles for people in the initial phase of a diet transition? How do they communicate this change to others?
- In The Spotlight
Can Technology Reduce Land Use For Agriculture?
Land use for agriculture negatively impacts biodiversity and climate change. This article discusses farming technologies that can reduce land use. - In The Spotlight
The Ethics of Academic Journals: What Is An Animal Advocate To Do?
Peer-reviewed journals are a gold standard source among academics and advocates looking for insights. However, just like any industry, its important to understand the economics and ethics at play. - In The Spotlight
The Impact Of Industry Funding On Egg And Cholesterol Research
The proportion of industry-funded studies on the impacts of eggs on cholesterol have increased over the years. Does industry funding affect whether a study’s conclusion will agree with the actual data? - In The Spotlight
Downed Pigs: An Intersection Of Animal Welfare, Public Health, And Consumer Safety
Crucial research exposes concerns about downed pigs in the food supply, calling for stricter regulations and greater public awareness.
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This presentation provides an introduction to monitoring and evaluating the impact of complex advocacy efforts. - In The Spotlight
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Our third annual remote symposium, Fauna Connections, will take place on September 19, 2024. Academics and scientists will present original research that discuss the real-life implications and recommendations for animal advocates in key areas such as farmed animals, companion animals, wild animals, and more.