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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · Jul 30
Just released: From Performative To Transformative: Navigating Equity & Inclusion Across A Diverse Animal Advocacy Movement, Faunalytics’ newest report on equity and inclusion in the animal advocacy movement.

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From Performative To Transformative: Navigating Equity & Inclusion Across A Diverse Animal Advocacy Movement - Faunalytics
This report explores how farmed animal advocacy orgs can meaningfully integrate DEI into their missions and practices without compromising strategic clarity. Grounded in qualitative interviews with BI...
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 9h
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 15h
A 15-year study finds that veg*nism is rising among women, but not among men, with different motivations driving each group.

https://faunalytics.org/gender-gap-widens-in-vegn-diet-trends/
Gender Gap Widens In Veg*n Diet Trends - Faunalytics
A 15-year study finds that veg*nism is rising among women, but not among men, with different motivations driving each group.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 20h
Understanding how young Chinese and Japanese consumers view meat alternatives is important in shaping a market that has the potential to drastically decrease the consumption of meat.

https://faunalytics.org/what-do-young-chinese-and-japanese-consumers-think-about-meat-alternatives/
What Do Young Chinese And Japanese Consumers Think About Meat Alternatives? - Faunalytics
This study aims to identify the perceptions and preferences of young consumers in two of the largest meat substitute markets in the world.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 1d
Three development banks, including the World Bank, have collectively invested $1 billion in 55 highly-polluting livestock projects between 2018 and 2024, new research claims

https://www.the-independent.com/climate-change/farming-climate-world-bank-africa-b2831464.html
Development banks ‘still funding industrial livestock despite climate promises’
Three development banks, including the World Bank, have collectively invested $1 billion in 55 highly-polluting livestock projects between 2018 and 2024, new research claims
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 1d
Results from a pair of experiments suggest that taking an animal’s perspective can help reduce a person’s animal product consumption.

https://faunalytics.org/reducing-prejudice-can-lead-to-dietary-changes/
Reducing Prejudice Can Lead To Dietary Changes - Faunalytics
Results from a pair of experiments suggest that taking an animal’s perspective can help reduce a person’s animal product consumption.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 1d
Despite numerous laws to protect farmed animals, inspection and enforcement rates remain low across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

https://faunalytics.org/enforcing-u-k-laws-to-protect-farmed-animals-still-a-problem/
Enforcing U.K. Laws To Protect Farmed Animals: Still A Problem - Faunalytics
Despite numerous laws to protect farmed animals, inspection and enforcement rates remain low across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 2d
Countless species are dying from human-induced environmental change. Should we use genetic technology to alter and save them?

https://aeon.co/essays/should-we-intervene-in-evolution-the-ethics-of-editing-nature
Should we intervene in evolution? The ethics of ‘editing’ nature | Aeon Essays
Countless species are dying from human-induced environmental change. Should we use genetic technology to alter and save them?
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 3d
Got questions about making your animal advocacy as effective as possible?

Tap into the expertise of our specialists during our Virtual Office Hours! It's free, and we're here to help you get answers.

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Virtual Office Hours - Faunalytics
Faunalytics' team of specialists are here to answer your questions about how to make your advocacy as effective as possible.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 4d
The latest EAT Lancet report is a great resource for citing the importance of reducing animal product consumption for the environment and health!

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/02/health/planetary-health-diet-eat-lancet-wellness
A planet-first diet can feed the world by 2050 while improving the environment, new scientific analysis finds | CNN
Focusing on a planet-healthy diet can provide nutritious food to the global population while reducing environmental damage, a new EAT-Lancet Commission report says.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 4d
An unprecedented study of animal industry investigators reveals systemic issues in how these vital members of the animal advocacy community are employed, valued, and supported.

https://faunalytics.org/what-data-tells-us-about-the-hidden-struggles-of-animal-industry-investigators/
What Data Tells Us About The Hidden Struggles Of Animal Industry Investigators - Faunalytics
An unprecedented study of animal industry investigators reveals systemic issues in how these vital members of the animal advocacy community are employed, valued, and supported. This blog from Reporters for Animals explores the findings.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 4d
Bearded dragons in enriched housing were more active and less anxious than those in standard, barren conditions, indicating improved welfare.

https://faunalytics.org/complex-environments-offer-welfare-gains-for-bearded-dragons/
Complex Environments Offer Welfare Gains For Bearded Dragons - Faunalytics
Bearded dragons in enriched housing were more active and less anxious than those in standard, barren conditions, indicating improved welfare.
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Dr Heather Browning (Veit) @zoophilosophy.bsky.social · 6d
Very cool new resource frm @faunalytics.bsky.social covering the major current issues in aquaculture
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Aquaculture - Faunalytics
This comprehensive visual resource looks at the world of aquaculture, focusing on issues of greatest consequence: antibiotic use, environmental impact, and animal welfare.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 5d
Got a DAF? October 9th is DAF Day!

Use your Donor Advised Fund to support Faunalytics and help us provide the data the animal movement needs to succeed. It's an easy step to amplify your impact for animals.

Grant a gift today!

https://tinyurl.com/FaunalyticsDAF
DAF Direct
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account. It allows charitably-inclined individual, families and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly-traded stock and in some case, certain illiquid assets, to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 5d
This study examines Gen Z’s attitudes, motivations, career considerations, and barriers to action, offering insights for those looking to engage and support the next generation of animal advocates.

https://faunalytics.org/exploring-gen-zs-attitudes-towards-animals-and-the-environment/
Exploring Gen Z’s Attitudes Towards Animals And The Environment - Faunalytics
Looking across the U.S., China, Indonesia, and Thailand, this study examines Gen Z’s attitudes, motivations, career considerations, and barriers to action, offering insights for those looking to engage and support the next generation of animal advocates.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 5d
Perceptions of farmed animals can be influenced by individual identities and personality traits. What does this mean for animal advocacy?

https://faunalytics.org/knowing-your-audience-the-key-to-effective-animal-advocacy/
Knowing Your Audience: The Key To Effective Animal Advocacy - Faunalytics
Perceptions of farmed animals can be influenced by individual identities and personality traits. What does this mean for animal advocacy?
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 6d
Our eighth Fundamental looks at the vast world of invertebrates — a category of animals that includes everyone from fruit flies to octopi — and explores just how much we don’t know about them.

https://faunalytics.org/fundamentals-invertebrates/
Invertebrates - Faunalytics
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 6d
The global trade in terrestrial invertebrates is increasing, creating serious threats to biodiversity.

https://faunalytics.org/an-overview-of-the-global-terrestrial-invertebrate-trade/
An Overview Of The Global Terrestrial Invertebrate Trade - Faunalytics
The global trade in terrestrial invertebrates is increasing, creating serious threats to biodiversity.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 7d
This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about hammerhead shark fishing, the impact of playtime on cat hunting behavior, air pollution from industrial animal farms, and more.

https://faunalytics.org/faunalytics-index-october-2025/
Faunalytics Index – October 2025 - Faunalytics
This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about hammerhead shark fishing, the impact of playtime on cat hunting behavior, air pollution from industrial animal farms, and more.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 7d
Data shows that most adopted dogs face issues early on. But with the right support, shelters and rescues may be able to help most stay in homes.

https://faunalytics.org/how-support-may-help-dogs-stay-adopted/
How Support May Help Dogs Stay Adopted - Faunalytics
Data shows that most adopted dogs face issues early on. But with the right support, shelters and rescues may be able to help most stay in homes.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 7d
A survey reveals how shelters address fear and anxiety in cats and dogs and what influences their treatment choices.

https://faunalytics.org/shelter-animal-anxiety-what-shelters-are-doing-to-help/
Shelter Animal Anxiety: What Shelters Are Doing To Help - Faunalytics
A survey reveals how shelters address fear and anxiety in cats and dogs and what influences their treatment choices.
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Alysoun Mahoney @alysounm.bsky.social · 8d
Just posted: my Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund Q3 2025 grant report, focused on advocacy for humane & healthy food systems, and on research & investigative work underpinning that advocacy.

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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 8d
In case you missed it! Our Tactics In Practice: The Science Of Making And Keeping Veg*ns Webinar recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u2NFee1_p0
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 8d
In this deep dive, we use research and visual guides to walk you through the process of encouraging new people to go veg, and strategies for helping them stay veg.

https://faunalytics.org/tactics-in-practice-the-science-of-making-and-keeping-vegans-and-vegetarians/
Tactics In Practice: The Science Of Making And Keeping Veg*ns - Faunalytics
In this deep dive, we use research and visual guides to walk you through the process of encouraging new people to go veg, and strategies for helping them stay veg.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 8d
This large-scale project estimates how deeply different animals can suffer or feel joy, illuminating the possible welfare impacts of animal interventions.

https://faunalytics.org/how-much-do-animals-feel-understanding-welfare-ranges/
How Much Do Animals Feel? Understanding Welfare Ranges - Faunalytics
This large-scale project estimates how deeply different animals can suffer or feel joy, illuminating the possible welfare impacts of animal interventions.
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Faunalytics @faunalytics.bsky.social · 11d
Researchers conducted analyses of over 200 studies on rats and mice in laboratories and concluded that “enriched” housing leads to reduced stress and improved health.

https://faunalytics.org/stress-reduction-for-rodents-in-laboratories-better-but-not-great/
Stress Reduction For Rodents In Laboratories: Better, But Not Great - Faunalytics
Researchers conducted analyses of over 200 studies on rats and mice in laboratories and concluded that “enriched” housing leads to reduced stress and improved health.
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