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Calf rope-and-tie, or calf-roping, is a controversial rodeo event where a calf is chased by a rider, roped, and then tied by three legs. While many welfare concerns focus on the abrupt neck jerking and forceful dropping to the ground, the time spent in the chute — the narrow metal box where animals are held before release — is often overlooked. This study sought to fill that ...

When animals learn by observing or interacting with others — a process called social learning — cultural traditions can emerge if the learned behavior persists over time. Importantly, behaviors that spread quickly through social learning and become cultural traits can help populations adapt better to distinct or changing environments.

Most research on culture in non...

Eggs are one of the most commonly used ingredients in hotel food service, from breakfast buffets to baked goods. In recent years, many major hotel chains have publicly committed to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs — a welfare improvement that allows hens to move freely and e...

Length of stay is critical for animal shelters. It affects how many animals the shelter can care for, how many staff are needed, and how stressed the animals become. Shorter stays mean more animals can move through the shelter and find homes. Longer stays mean animals spend more time in kennels, which increases stress and risk of illness.

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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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