International Research
Patterns of Self-Reported Fear Towards Large Carnivores Among the Norwegian Public
Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 (Original item from 2001) Wildlife and Exotics
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This analysis of self-reported fear of brown bears, wolves, lynx, and wolverines in Norway found that women expressed more fear of these species than men and expressed fear increased with age among both genders.
HRC’s Free Research Primer Series
Submitted by Carol Glasser on Aug 24, 2010 Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWhen fellow animal advocates ask me questions about research on animal protection issues, I typically ask them if they have looked at our research primers. In response, I usually hear "Research what? Where?" I am guessing that many advocates, even those of you who follow our work, are not aware of the full wealth of free data we have available. Here I want to highlight HRC's research primers, since they are a free resource that can help all advocates better understand the issues on which they are working. So let me tell you a little about them.
European Poultry Market Growing and Still Has Much Potential
Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals
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This overview of the European poultry market predicts growth of 8% by the year 2015, with consumption anticipated to grow by 9% in the European Union (EU); average EU poultry consumption was 22.2 kg per capita in 2008.
The Relationship Between Empathy, Perception of Pain and Attitudes Toward Pets Among Norwegian Dog Owners
Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This study of Norwegian dog owners analyzed the relationship between empathy, attitudes, and perceived animal pain among dog owners/guardians, finding that respondents had very high levels of animal-directed empathy and equally high levels of positive attitudes toward companion animals.
Taking Eggs Further - Part 1: Asia Dominates in Egg Consumption
Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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This overview of the Asian egg industry shows that the majority of egg consumption in Asia takes place in the most intensely populated areas, where eggs are a major source of protein. There is significant diversity in egg pricing, production, and processing methods within Asia.
Study Finds No Frogs in Hundred Islands
Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Wildlife and Exotics
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This study was conducted to respond to the "lack of information on the terrestrial wildlife resources” and to inventory and assess plant and animal species of the Hundred Islands National Park (Philippines). The study found no frogs in the region; throughout the study period, no frogs were caught, heard or seen on the islands.
Australian Diners Eat Up but Choosing Healthier
Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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Australians are ordering healthier meals when eating out versus the previous year. However, research findings show that this trend toward healthy eating does not necessary include vegetarian foods, with only about 11% of respondents claiming they had increased their ordering of vegetarian meals over the past 12 months.
Consumer Liking and Willingness to Pay (for) High Welfare Animal-Based Products
Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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Consumers tend to rely on extrinsic cues including process characteristics, or the way animals are raised, to formulate opinions about animal-based food products. This study shows that if expectations about animal welfare are "negatively disconfirmed," consumers will be more willing to pay for higher welfare products.
Environment Affects Mood of Pigs, Researchers Claim
Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection
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Research from the Newcastle University School of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (England) finds that a pig's emotion and contentment are directly related to the quality of their living conditions, with the research underscoring that pigs are capable of complex emotion.
How Markets in Wildlife Meat and Parts, and the Sale of Hunting Privileges, Jeopardize Wildlife Conservation
Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 (Original item from 1988) Wildlife and Exotics
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The market for wildlife meat and parts jeopardizes the North American system of wildlife conservation by undermining the three fundamental policies that underlie the most successful conservation systems, including the denial of economic value to dead wildlife, the allocation of surplus wildlife by law, and non-frivolous use of wildlife.
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