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The call for proposals for Fauna Connections 2026 is now open! We’re looking for brilliant minds in the social sciences to present research syntheses that empower animal advocates globally. Whether it’s a meta-analysis or a deep-dive expert overview, we want to hear how your data can help animals in the U.S., China, India, and Brazil. Help us turn evidence into action. ✨ Applications due: May 29th ✨ Symposium date: September 10th faunalytics.org/fauna-connecti…

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. faunalytics.org/welfare-regula…

Global hotel chains are falling short on cage-free egg sourcing, suggesting that regulation, not corporate promises, may be the real driver of progress for hens. faunalytics.org/cage-free-hote…

A stable home is sadly just a dream to some, especially with no-pet policies that ban companion animals. One funding program made this dream possible, supporting thousands of unhoused animal guardians over a four-year period. faunalytics.org/everybodys-wel…

Traditional shelter length-of-stay calculations are misleading. Using a corrected statistical approach more accurately captures operational changes and resource needs. faunalytics.org/new-statistica…

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about the welfare of egg-laying ducks in Indonesia, a program to help unhoused people and their companion animals, misperceptions about honeybees, and more. faunalytics.org/faunalytics-in…

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A report reveals the continued expansion of China’s ocean theme parks and the serious welfare issues faced by over 1,300 captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises. faunalytics.org/chinas-captive…

A study of blue whale watchers in Mexico finds that boat crowding more than whale numbers shapes what tourists are willing to pay, with implications for animal welfare, local economies, and conservation. faunalytics.org/what-tourists-…

We're looking for speakers for our upcoming remote symposium in Sept! Last year we had great talks on fish advocacy, anti-vivisection, and farmed animal welfare. Please submit a proposal if you research/teach about any of these topics or another topic relevant to animal advocacy!

Turkeys receive far less attention than chickens, yet the conditions they face on farm are similar. In this report, a panel of experts evaluates their welfare, recommending more space, better enrichment, and phasing out painful mutilations. faunalytics.org/its-time-to-ta…

Giving human-edible grain to farmed animals wastes enough food to feed two billion people. This report explains why a shift to “food not feed” is imperative. faunalytics.org/feeding-grain-…

Ever wonder Faunalytics uses your community survey responses? In this blog, we break down a handful of important ways your feedback is incorporated directly into our work. faunalytics.org/how-you-help-5…

We are honored to have Vegconomist cover our recent study, "Mapping The Gap Between Vegan & Vegetarian Identity And Global Behavior": vegconomist.com/studies-number…

Did you know Faunalytics offers free, one-on-one office hours for animal advocates? Whether you need help finding research, designing a study, or sharpening your advocacy strategy — our team of specialists is here for you. Drop in any week and get up to 30 minutes of pro-bono support. 👉 Learn more and join us: faunalytics.org/ask-us/

A report compiles hundreds of welfare violations from U.S. laboratories, providing evidence of widespread animal suffering and a lack of accountability. faunalytics.org/audit-reveals-…

A study reveals how negative experiences over time may create lasting behavioral scars in rhesus macaques used for research. faunalytics.org/lifetime-hards…

Despite the pleasure that fireworks bring to some people, studies show that they have harmful effects on other animals. This blog looks at their key animal welfare outcomes and potential alternatives. faunalytics.org/why-are-firewo…

For equids, fireworks can be distressing and even deadly. This study looks at the behavioral and physical effects that fireworks have on horses and donkeys, and how their guardians attempt to minimize the danger. faunalytics.org/not-horsing-ar…

We're looking for a contractor! Faunalytics wants to know: how much time + money does our work save the animal protection movement? What happens in our absence? Rolling review. Preferred start: June 1. Full RFP + apply here → faunalytics.org/request-for-pr…