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Despite numerous laws to protect farmed animals, inspection and enforcement rates remain low across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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A survey of adults in the United Arab Emirates finds strong public support for farmed animal welfare laws and advocacy groups, even as most people eat predominantly animal-based diets.

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Do the numbers hold up to scrutiny? This explainer, the second in a two-part series, examines Rethink Priorities’ welfare range findings, addresses common objections, and highlights the implications for animal advocates working to reduce animal suffering at scale.

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In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the U.S. and Canada, based on data tracked by government and non-profit agencies for the past several decades.

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Researchers compared mice housed in enriched companion-style cages to those kept in standard laboratory cages, finding that lab conditions fail to meet their basic behavioral needs.

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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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Unlike Western contexts, where it’s often a personal identity or political statement, vegetarianism in China is a practical diet motivated by the pursuit of healthy, affordable, and spiritually nourishing food.

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In the first of two blogs, this explainer examines how Rethink Priorities compared welfare capacity across species, with results that may reshape how advocates think about impact.

https://t.co/c6wF8cOAZe

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The call for proposals for Fauna Connections 2026 is open through tomorrow!

We’re looking for brilliant minds in the social sciences to present research syntheses that empower animal advocates globally.

Applications due tomorrow, May 29th: https://t.co/tfzwul2eqL

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As fires raged across Australia in 2019/2020, official emergency plans neglected animals, leaving communities to do their best to protect them.

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2.2%.

That's how many cases of non-compliance with animal protection law on farms led to prosecution in the UK in 2024.

Non-compliance is the failure to meet the minimum legal standards that were created to protect animals from a whole host of maltreatment, and ensure their welfare needs are met.

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Researchers find that 80% of working donkeys in Kenya suffer from poor welfare, often the result of complex relationships between their caretakers, the environment, and their living conditions.

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Tomorrow!

​Join Elise Hankins from Bryant Research and Jenna Riedi from Faunalytics as they discuss the key findings and recommendations from our most recent study "The Aspirational Plate: Mapping The Gap Between Vegan & Vegetarian Identity And Global Behavior".

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A survey of public perceptions toward precision dairy technologies shows that their potential to negatively affect animal welfare may reduce trust in the dairy industry.

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A major scientific report identifies welfare risks for Europe’s beef cows and provides evidence-based solutions, from increasing living space to ending breeding for extreme meat yields.

https://t.co/8XgaGF5M88

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Faunalytics needs your valuable input this week!

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Bearded dragons in enriched housing were more active and less anxious than those in standard, barren conditions, indicating improved welfare.

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This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity.

https://t.co/vrSNytR5aJ

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To help animals effectively, we need to understand the "why" and "how" behind human behavior. Faunalytics conducts essential research that helps advocates reach more people and change more minds.

We’re a small team making a massive impact, but we can’t do it without our community. Your donation directly funds open-access research that is free for any advocate, anywhere, to use. Make a donation to help effective advocacy: https://t.co/EWq1oIJ0HV

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Welcome to the second edition of our Tactics in Practice series, where we dive into the effectiveness and strategies of different interventions. On today’s menu: nudges, default veg, and food labels!

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