Increasing Plant-Based Meat Consumption In China - Faunalytics Through a series of online experiments, researchers explore the influence of different messages and nudges on Chinese consumers’ intentions to purchase plant-based meat.

Through a series of online experiments, researchers explore the influence of different messages and nudges on Chinese consumers’ intentions to purchase plant-based meat.

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Exploring China’s Vegan Movement: A Survey Of The China Vegan Summit & V-March Participants - Faunalytics China’s vegan landscape is unlike anywhere else in the world. This survey of Chinese vegans offers a unique window into the future of plant-based advocacy in the country.

China’s vegan landscape is unlike anywhere else in the world. This survey of Chinese vegans offers a unique window into the future of plant-based advocacy in the country.

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Don’t Tell Me What To Do! Lessons From A Failed Meat Reduction Intervention Interventions encouraging people to reduce meat consumption can backfire, especially among those with antisocial traits, lowering willingness to change.

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By: Dan Neilson on Monday, April 20, 2026

Should Humans Prevent Wild Animal Suffering? - Faunalytics Disease, predation, parasites, starvation, and early death are routine features of life in the wild. If wild animal suffering is as widespread and severe as it appears, is leaving nature alone really the most ethical choice?

Disease, predation, parasites, starvation, and early death are routine features of life in the wild. If wild animal suffering is as widespread and severe as it appears, is leaving nature alone really the most ethical choice?

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Do Wild Animal Videos Drive Meaningful Conservation Action? - Faunalytics Most wildlife content on YouTube expresses appreciation without a call to action. How can we shift “clicktivism” into real advocacy?

Most wildlife content on YouTube expresses appreciation without a call to action. How can we shift “clicktivism” into real advocacy?

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Globalizing The Factory Farm LMIC Webinar · Zoom · Luma Join Zach Wulderk from Faunalytics and Taylor Quinn from Tailored Food as they discuss the key findings and recommendations from our study, Globalizing The…

Webinar this Tuesday, April 21 at 11am EDT: ​Join Zach from Faunalytics and Taylor from Tailored Food as they discuss the key findings and recommendations from our study, Globalizing The Factory Farm: International Organizations And The Spread Of Industrial Animal Agriculture.

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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.

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Getting Past The Growing Pains Of Systemic Policy Change Through a series of studies, social scientists demonstrate a remarkably consistent trend: public resistance to new policies is lower after they come into effect.

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By: Mona Zahir on Thursday, April 16, 2026

Effective Legal Strategies For Defending Animal Activists - Faunalytics This article explores “Plan-B” legal strategies that could help animal rights activists win court cases through technical arguments rather than political ones.

This article explores “Plan-B” legal strategies that could help animal rights activists win court cases through technical arguments rather than political ones.

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Would you adopt a lab animal? Scientists have found post-research homes for dogs, cats, rats, and many other kinds of animals, but adopting them out does come with challenges.

Scientists have found post-research homes for dogs, cats, rats, and many other kinds of animals, but adopting them out does come with challenges.

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CompassionBench: A New Way To Measure Whether AI Actually Cares About Animals - Faunalytics As AI models proliferate, they inherit the biases of their training data. CompassionBench, a new tool developed by Compassion In Machine Learning, seeks to benchmark pro-animal ethics in AI models and suggest paths towards improving on them.

CompassionBench, a new tool developed by Compassion In Machine Learning, seeks to benchmark pro-animal ethics in AI models and suggest paths towards improving on them.

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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?

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Animal Welfare Belongs In Sustainable Development Goals This report makes the case for integrating animal health and welfare into the United Nations’ global sustainable development framework.

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By: Meghann Cant on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Do Wild Animal Videos Drive Meaningful Conservation Action? Most wildlife content on YouTube expresses appreciation without a call to action. How can we shift “clicktivism” into real advocacy?

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By: Sada Rice on Monday, April 13, 2026

How Vegans Navigate An Omnivore’s World - Faunalytics From maintaining relationships with non-vegans to finding welcoming vegan spaces, this study highlights the common challenges that vegans encounter in their daily lives and the different strategies they use to overcome them.

From maintaining relationships with non-vegans to finding welcoming vegan spaces, this study highlights the common challenges that vegans encounter in their daily lives and the different strategies they use to overcome them.

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Calling all social science researchers! 📢 Our 5th annual Fauna Connections symposium is set for Sept 10th, 2026. We’re seeking presentation abstracts focused on research syntheses to support animal advocates worldwide.

Apply by May 29th!
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Wildlife Crime In Hispanic America - Faunalytics An analysis of over 1,900 incidents reveals that the illegal live pet trade is driving wildlife crime across 18 Hispanic American countries.

An analysis of over 1,900 incidents reveals that the illegal live pet trade is driving wildlife crime across 18 Hispanic American countries.

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Europe’s Role In Latin America’s Wildlife Trade - Faunalytics Europe is a major destination for wild animals trafficked from Latin America, largely due to legal loopholes that expose unregulated species to the exotic pet trade.

Europe is a major destination for wild animals trafficked from Latin America, largely due to legal loopholes that expose unregulated species to the exotic pet trade.

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A new study finds that across 50 countries and 10 team sports, 727 professional organizations use wild animals in their names, logos or fan nicknames.

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Effective Legal Strategies For Defending Animal Activists This article explores “Plan-B” legal strategies that could help animal rights activists win court cases through technical arguments rather than political ones.

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By: Meghann Cant on Friday, April 10, 2026

As with those who bike for transportation and perceived social (car) norms. « A sustained switch to veganism is challenging for many people because it can be socially alienating. Overcoming this may require ongoing social support or an unusual amount of willpower. »

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This pilot study proposes a practical framework for India that supports advocates and funders to design, adapt, and evaluate campaigns under India’s contextual realities.

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Vegan Advocacy In India - Faunalytics This literature review explores the complex factors driving dietary choices in India and offers key insights for advocates to strengthen vegan campaigns.

This literature review explores the complex factors driving dietary choices in India and offers key insights for advocates to strengthen vegan campaigns.

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Contrary to Popular Belief, Some Doodle Crossbred Dogs May Have More Behavioral Problems Than Their Purebred Parents Pet owners often pick "designer dogs" because they think they’ll be easier to train and friendlier with kids than purebreeds. A new study suggests that's not always the case

From 2016 to 2021, ownership of “doodles”—poodles mixed with other breeds—doubled in the United States.

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How Vegans Navigate An Omnivore’s World From maintaining relationships with non-vegans to finding welcoming vegan spaces, this study highlights the common challenges that vegans encounter in their daily lives and the different strategies they use to overcome them.

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By: Alan Jern on Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Faunalytics Index – April 2026 - Faunalytics This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about animal use in U.S. and Canadian veterinary colleges, Chinese consumer responses to a default plant-based meal, the impact of drought on human-wildlife conflict, and more.

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about animal use in U.S. and Canadian veterinary colleges, Chinese consumer responses to a default plant-based meal, the impact of drought on human-wildlife conflict, and more.

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

Ambassador Project - Faunalytics In an effort to promote and support the use of research in the animal protection movement, Faunalytics has launched a new public awareness outreach campaign targeting grassroots advocates, organizations, and university students to share the most important research related to animal protection.

Our Ambassador Project is a special initiative designed to bring our library of insights directly to your local group or organization.

Ready to build a more informed movement for animals? 👉 Learn more and apply for a free presentation here: https://faunalytics.org/ambassadors/

Secrets To Vegan Crowdfunding Success - Faunalytics Why do some vegan crowdfunding campaigns thrive while others fail? This study reveals how factors like length, readability, images, and engagement play a role.

Why do some vegan crowdfunding campaigns thrive while others fail? This study reveals how factors like length, readability, images, and engagement play a role.

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A Different Angle: Framing Charitable Giving As A Gift - Faunalytics Charities tend to use the terms “gift” and “donation” interchangeably. But could favoring gift-centric language in fundraising appeals actually increase charitable contributions?

Charities tend to use the terms “gift” and “donation” interchangeably. But could favoring gift-centric language in fundraising appeals actually increase charitable contributions?

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