Can one reel change how people think about farmed animals? Our new study finds a single video or article moves people emotionally, but rarely shifts beliefs or behavior months later. What worked, what backfired, and what it means for advocates: faunalytics.org/the-effects-…

As China builds up its primate research infrastructure, the U.S. national primate research centers are looking for ways to evolve without the federal support to do so. thetransmitter.org/what-if-n…

Businesses promised cage-free eggs in China by 2025. Most haven’t delivered, and interviews with company representatives reveal why. faunalytics.org/company-pers…

In a survey experiment, U.S. consumers were more likely to say they’d purchase plant-based eggs when they cost less and were used to make pancakes rather than served scrambled. faunalytics.org/what-makes-u…

After eight years, our Executive Director Brooke Haggerty is stepping down. Read her reflections on Faunalytics’ growth and what comes next. We’re hiring her successor, so apply by the end of today, October 18! 💙 faunalytics.org/announcing-a…

Researchers urge authorities in India, Indonesia and Thailand to increase surveillance and enforcement in airports and build a mechanism to return seized birds to Indonesia, where they could potentially be released back into the wild. news.mongabay.com/2026/10/wi…

As a deadly fungal disease ravages wild frog populations around the globe, scientists have identified potential locations in Panama where amphibians might persist despite the presence of disease, according to new research: nationalzoo.si.edu/news/clim…

This report epitomizes the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” highlighting how underfunded animal health systems create cascading and costly risks for animals and people across the globe. faunalytics.org/chronic-unde…

While the world’s biodiversity crisis is far from over, lessons can be learned from successful species recoveries. This study takes a closer look at these efforts in Canada, finding that addressing the underlying threat is the most important first step. faunalytics.org/first-do-no-…

Want to measure your campaign’s impact or design a better survey? Our free Research Advice hub has step-by-step guides, a research glossary, and free 1:1 Office Hours for animal advocates. 📊 faunalytics.org/research-adv…

Researchers found that the group who watched Dominion were significantly less likely to choose a meal with meat afterward. The share of participants selecting a meat option dropped by 27% immediately after watching the video. faunalytics.org/can-informat…

Little research has tested whether people help a named, pictured animal more than an anonymous group. This study is among the first to explore this in depth. faunalytics.org/does-the-ide…

For many vertebrates, insects are more than a food source. As “little things that run the world”, insects provide critical functions such as protection, sanitation and shelter across ecosystems, according to a new study. theguardian.com/environment/…

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about what vegan guardians feed their dogs, the fatal impact of heatwaves on dairy cows, fishes used in chemical testing in the European Union, and more. faunalytics.org/faunalytics-…

Faunalytics is now accepting applications for our Digital Resource Manager. If you want to use your CMS, coding, and AI skills to help us take our resources to the next level, we want to hear from you! faunalytics.org/job-posting-…

Researchers tracked rat populations in 16 cities worldwide and found that long-term temperature increases, urbanization, and denser human populations are driving rat numbers up. faunalytics.org/city-rat-num…

A survey finds Chicago residents often reach for rat poison out of fear and convenience, even though they rank it as their least important way to control rats. faunalytics.org/rat-poison-w…

📢New Faunalytics Explains! Although still the world’s biggest fur industry, China’s fur production has undergone a significant and rapid decline in recent years: youtube.com/watch?v=vBsGR6T3…

We tested the short- and long-term effects of digital advocacy videos and articles on people’s attitudes and behaviors toward farmed animals. The tactics had an emotional impact but didn’t shift behavior, and some even backfired with usually allied audiences. faunalytics.org/the-effects-…

In two online surveys of U.S. adults, people who believed that animals are more capable of emotion were also more likely to avoid animal products and activities where animals are used or exploited. faunalytics.org/the-link-bet…

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