Faunalytics

06/19/2026

An analysis of millions of animal movements reveals how the mere presence of people, not just landscape change, can reshape how species use space and environment, with implications for conservation efforts.

A Yale-led analysis of millions of animal movements reveals how the mere presence of people, not just landscape change, can reshape how species use space and environment, with implications for conservation efforts.

06/19/2026

A survey of 500 U.S. dog guardians explores how ethical beliefs about animals influence training methods, showing that human-centered views are linked to punishment while welfare-focused views favor gentler approaches.

A study of 500 U.S. dog guardians explores how ethical beliefs about animals influence training methods, showing that human-centered views are...

06/18/2026

A new report argues that focusing solely on climate emissions can result in breeding programs that increase animal suffering.

06/18/2026

When people mourn the loss of an animal, their grief often goes unrecognized and unsupported — even more so when that animal lives on a factory farm or in the wild.

When people mourn the loss of an animal, their grief often goes unrecognized and unsupported — even more so when those animals live on factory...

06/17/2026

The world’s largest meat and dairy companies have made hundreds of claims that their practices are sustainable and promises of future climate protection initiatives. But a report found that hardly any of those claims are legitimate.

A report found that the world's largest meat and dairy companies, including some with Wisconsin ties, have made exaggerated climate claims.

06/17/2026

Several U.S. states have banned the sale of eggs from hens kept in cages. How much would consumers have to save to be willing to reverse this policy?

Several U.S. states have banned cages for egg-laying chickens. How much would consumers have to save to be willing to reverse this policy?

06/17/2026

Most advocacy posts never reach the people they’re trying to persuade.

Faunalytics’ latest Tactics in Practice explores why some social media advocacy falls flat, from preaching to the choir to relying too heavily on reach and engagement metrics alone.

The research points toward a more effective approach: tailoring content to specific audiences, testing messaging, choosing visuals carefully, and using social media as a tool for listening, not just broadcasting.

Learn more here: https://faunalytics.org/tactics-in-practice-the-science-of-social-media-advocacy/

06/16/2026

"When you look at an ordinary chicken with a bird-watcher’s eyes, the full horror of factory farming becomes obvious."

When you look at an ordinary chicken with a bird-watcher’s eyes, the full horror of factory farming becomes obvious.

06/16/2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about calves made to participate in rodeos, the effectiveness of plant-based nudges in foodservice settings, abnormal repetitive behaviors in rhesus macaques used for research, and more.

06/15/2026

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