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Tip of the Week: State of Pet Care Study More than 900 veterinarians were surveyed on access to care, and here’s what they had to say Fifty million pets in the US live with people who lack access to veterinary care. In response to…

Fifty million pets in the US live with people who lack access to veterinary care. In response to this crisis, PetSmart Charities teamed up with Gallup to better understand what’s driving these challenges:

https://theaawa.org/tip-of-the-week-state-of-pet-care-study/

Carnivorous Aquaculture Threatens Wild Fishes And Ecosystems - Faunalytics The demand for wild fishes as feed for European aquaculture operations is projected to increase by 70% by 2040, highlighting immense risks to marine ecosystems.

The demand for wild fishes as feed for European aquaculture operations is projected to increase by 70% by 2040, highlighting immense risks to marine ecosystems.

https://faunalytics.org/carnivorous-aquaculture-threatens-wild-fishes-and-ecosystems/

Minding Other Minds: Evidence For Cephalopod Sentience And Intelligence - Faunalytics Experts synthesize evidence of intelligence, emotion, and pain in cephalopods like octopuses, cuttlefishes, and squids, offering a scientific bedrock for animal advocates.

Experts synthesize evidence of intelligence, emotion, and pain in cephalopods like octopuses, cuttlefishes, and squids, offering a scientific bedrock for animal advocates.

https://faunalytics.org/minding-other-minds-evidence-for-cephalopod-sentience-and-intelligence/

Searching for Birds An interactive story about the birds that capture our curiosity, told through data, visuals and illustrations

An interactive story about the birds that capture our curiosity, told through data, visuals and illustrations:

https://searchingforbirds.visualcinnamon.com/

Are Researchers Considering The Effects Of Camera Traps On Wild Animals? - Faunalytics Wild animal research has come a long way, incorporating new technologies such as camera traps. However, the risks of these technologies are rarely discussed.

Wild animal research has come a long way, incorporating new technologies such as camera traps. However, the risks of these technologies are rarely discussed.

https://faunalytics.org/are-researchers-considering-the-effects-of-camera-traps-on-wild-animals/

Are People Willing To Influence Others To Go Plant-Based? Convincing people to eat more plant-based foods could be one of the most powerful tools for fighting climate change, but only if it actually works. This study tests whether various messages make people more willing to encourage their friends and family to eat less meat.

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By: Sada Rice on Friday, February 13, 2026

Bear-Resistant Containers Change Bear Behavior For The Better - Faunalytics An experiment over several years shows how bear-resistant garbage containers support peaceful coexistence between people and wild animals.

An experiment over several years shows how bear-resistant garbage containers support peaceful coexistence between people and wild animals.

https://faunalytics.org/bear-resistant-containers-change-bear-behavior-for-the-better/

Maria & The Flock tells the story of Maria Goller, an avian researcher with her PhD in biology, who dedicates her life to caring for the most exploited land animal on planet earth: chickens.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKEwKi6ccIc

New study provides framework for addressing racism, discrimination and marginalisation in global conservation Research findings by a team of 21 global researchers just published in the journal Nature is shedding light on systemic racism, discrimination and marginalisati

New study provides framework for addressing racism, discrimination and marginalization in global conservation:

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/new-study-provides-framework-for-addressing-racism-discrimination-and-marginalisation-in-global-conservation

Faunalytics Index – February 2026 - Faunalytics This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about wildlife crime in Hispanic America, the effectiveness of vegan documentaries, teen attitudes toward animal experimentation, and more.

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about wildlife crime in Hispanic America, the effectiveness of vegan documentaries, teen attitudes toward animal experimentation, and more.

https://faunalytics.org/faunalytics-index-february-2026/

What Really Happens When New Cats Join Multi-Cat Households A Danish survey uncovers how guardians introduce new cats to established household cats, the behaviors cats show in the first month, and how age shapes the success of early cohabitation.

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By: Anne Bailey Kim on Thursday, February 12, 2026

How Many Animals Are Used In Research? A Deep Look At The United States & Canada In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the United States and Canada, based on data tracked by government and nonprofit agencies for the past several decades.

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By: Andrea Polanco on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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@faunalytics.bsky.social tracked the # of animals used in research in Canada (since 1985) & the U.S. (since 1973) as reported by gov't or national agencies. The # of tracked animals in science is increasing in Canada, but decreasing in the U.S. (But the USDA excludes rodents, fish, & other species)

The Real-World Impact Of Vegan Documentaries - Faunalytics Films like What The Health, Forks Over Knives, and Cowspiracy have introduced veganism to a wide audience. But do these documentaries actually change what people eat?

Films like What The Health, Forks Over Knives, and Cowspiracy have introduced veganism to a wide audience. But do these documentaries actually change what people eat?

https://faunalytics.org/the-real-world-impact-of-vegan-documentaries/

Evaluating Public Acceptance Of Meat Reduction Policies In Finland - Faunalytics When given a choice between meat reduction policies that limit availability or increase prices, which do Finnish people prefer? And how is this affected by trust in politicians and concern for the environment?

When given a choice between meat reduction policies that limit availability or increase prices, which do Finnish people prefer? And how is this affected by trust in politicians & concern for the environment?
https://faunalytics.org/evaluating-public-acceptance-of-meat-reduction-policies-in-finland/

Carnivorous Aquaculture Threatens Wild Fishes And Ecosystems - Faunalytics The demand for wild fishes as feed for European aquaculture operations is projected to increase by 70% by 2040, highlighting immense risks to marine ecosystems.

The demand for wild fishes as feed for European aquaculture operations is projected to increase by 70% by 2040, highlighting immense risks to marine ecosystems.

https://faunalytics.org/carnivorous-aquaculture-threatens-wild-fishes-and-ecosystems/

Bear-Resistant Containers Change Bear Behavior For The Better An experiment over several years shows how bear-resistant garbage containers support peaceful coexistence between people and wild animals.

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By: Mia Elliott on Monday, February 9, 2026

Minding Other Minds: Evidence For Cephalopod Sentience And Intelligence Experts synthesize evidence of intelligence, emotion, and pain in cephalopods like octopuses, cuttlefishes, and squids, offering a scientific bedrock for animal advocates.

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By: Meghann Cant on Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Wild Fishes Are Caught By The Trillions Every Year - Faunalytics Researchers argue that counting fishes as individuals, not just by weight, could be the first step to addressing their severely neglected welfare.

Researchers argue that counting fishes as individuals, not just by weight, could be the first step to addressing their severely neglected welfare.

https://faunalytics.org/wild-fishes-are-caught-by-the-trillions-every-year/

Job Posting: Community & Research Coordinator - Faunalytics Are you passionate about animal advocacy, research, community support, and coordination? Our new full-time role is what you've been looking for!

Faunalytics is hiring!

Are you passionate about animal advocacy, research, community support, and coordination? Our new full-time role is what you've been looking for:
https://faunalytics.org/job-posting-community-research-coordinator/

Voluntary Compliance Fails Birds At U.S. Slaughterhouses - Faunalytics The federal government allows the poultry industry to essentially police itself, leading to widespread animal suffering at slaughter.

The federal government allows the poultry industry to essentially police itself, leading to widespread animal suffering at slaughter.

https://faunalytics.org/voluntary-compliance-fails-birds-at-u-s-slaughterhouses/

Scientific Support For Ending Cages For Farmed Birds - Faunalytics A panel of scientific experts confirms that cages compromise the welfare of ducks, geese, and quails raised for food, supporting the call to ban these common housing systems across the European Union.

A panel of scientific experts confirms that cages compromise the welfare of ducks, geese, and quails raised for food, supporting the call to ban these common housing systems across the European Union.

https://faunalytics.org/scientific-support-for-ending-cages-for-farmed-birds/

Evaluating Public Acceptance Of Meat Reduction Policies In Finland When given a choice between meat reduction policies that limit availability or increase prices, which do Finnish people prefer? And how is this affected by trust in politicians and concern for the environment?

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By: Marieke Head on Friday, February 6, 2026

Tourism As A Driver Of Local Economies – And Animal Exploitation - Faunalytics Around the world, animals often figure into the tourism industry. This blog provides a critical look at how we can balance tourism’s economic impact with an ethical relationship with animals.

Around the world, animals often figure into the tourism industry. This blog provides a critical look at how we can balance tourism’s economic impact with an ethical relationship with animals.

https://faunalytics.org/tourism-as-a-driver-of-local-economies-and-animal-exploitation/

Why Do Some People Choose Ethical Animal Tourism And Others Don’t? - Faunalytics As animal tourism grows in popularity, more and more people are wanting to choose their activities wisely. This article uncovers the psychology behind ethical travel decision-making.

As animal tourism grows in popularity, more and more people are wanting to choose their activities wisely. This article uncovers the psychology behind ethical travel decision-making.

https://faunalytics.org/why-do-some-people-choose-ethical-animal-tourism-and-others-dont/

What Vegan Advocates Can Learn From The Social Spread Of Quitting Smoking - Faunalytics Many vegans have seen how their diet and lifestyle can influence or spread to those around them. This Faunalytics study looks at the concept of social contagion and what animal advocates might be able to gain from it.

This Faunalytics study looks at the concept of social contagion and what animal advocates might be able to gain from it.

https://faunalytics.org/what-vegan-advocates-can-learn-from-the-social-spread-of-quitting-smoking/

Wild Fishes Are Caught By The Trillions Every Year Researchers argue that counting fishes as individuals, not just by weight, could be the first step to addressing their severely neglected welfare.

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By: Claudia Escorza (agencia moral) on Thursday, February 5, 2026

Job Posting: Community & Research Coordinator Are you passionate about animal advocacy, research, community support, and coordination? Our new full-time role is what you've been looking for!

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Published on Thursday, February 5, 2026

Learning From The Anti-Smoking Movement To Help Animals - Faunalytics The decades-long campaign against tobacco offers key strategic and tactical lessons that animal advocates can apply to their work.

The decades-long campaign against tobacco offers key strategic and tactical lessons that animal advocates can apply to their work.

https://faunalytics.org/learning-from-the-anti-smoking-movement-to-help-animals/