Faunalytics

A dog’s breed influences their appearance, but it poorly predicts how an individual animal will behave. Breed-specific legislation (BSL) in the U.S. nevertheless brands certain breeds as uniquely dangerous, restricting where and how they l...

In recent years, India has seen a rapid increase in the production and consumption of animal-derived products. Despite a common global perception of India as a largely vegetarian nation, data suggests that only about 27% to 29% of the population is vegetarian, while a significant majority — roughly 83% of men and 71% of women aged 15 to 49 — identify as non-vegetarian. This s...

In 2015, Taiwan launched the Join platform, a digital democracy tool that empowers all Taiwanese citizens to start petitions. Although anyone can create a petition for any cause, the government is only required to respond after 5,000 signatures are collected. At that point, a suitable department is a...

Fashion’s sustainability conversation has largely centered on labor rights and environmental impact, but one issue keeps getting left out: the welfare of animals. Leather, wool, fur, down, and silk remain staples of global fashion production, yet the conditions of the animals who provide these materials are rarely disclosed — and sometimes deliberately concealed.

Each month, our Faunalytics Index provides a round-up of data, statistics, and facts gleaned from the most recent research we’ve covered in our library. Our aim is to give you a quick overview of some of the most eye-catching and informative bits of data that could help you be more effective in your advocacy for animals.

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