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April 1, 2009

 

Here are your latest research spotlights from HumaneSpot.org, the world's only research-based website designed exclusively for animal advocates. On behalf of everyone at HRC, thanks for using our research in your work for animals.

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The Animal Tracker (Wave 2 - March 2009)

 

 

New Research Citation, HRC Independent Study, HRC-Authored, Syndicated Study, Entered on 3/31/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

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This report summarizes results from Wave 2 of the Animal Tracker annual survey of U.S. adults regarding attitudes and behavior toward animals. The first survey (Wave 1, 2008) included sixteen questions; the Wave 2 survey repeated six questions from Wave 1. In summary, the most recent survey continues to show strong support for the protection of all animals, although in some instances that support decreased slightly compared with the Wave 1 results.

by Multiple sponsors

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Appetite for Frog Legs Threatens Species

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/30/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Based on an analysis of commodity-trading data from the United Nations, the current international trade in frog meat represents an estimated 200 million to 1 billion frogs consumed each year, or 11,000 tons of frog meat.

by Discovery Channel

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charity's Existential Dilemma

 

 

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 3/29/2009

 

 

 

 

Being as effective as possible in our animal advocacy requires that we ask the right questions and measure the most meaningful indicators of our performance. Social scientists, like those of us at HRC, focus on the intricacies of measuring the actions and outcomes of animal advocates. However, measurement is by no means limited to social science and it must also be considered by nonprofit organizations and their funders. A recent blog post by a "leading authority" on measurement asks some tough questions in an effort to encourage nonprofits to ask the right questions.

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ontario Veterinarians Applaud Province for Enacting Canada's Toughest Animal Welfare Legislation

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/26/2009; Original Item from 1998

 

 

 

 

A survey of abused women from Ontario, Canada highlights the link between the abuse of animals and current and potential future violence toward humans. The results are provided in this press release from the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association.

by Ontario Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elephants in Zoos at Risk of Abnormal Behavior Because of Small Groups

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/25/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Research by Salford University shows that most elephants in zoos are kept in small groups, which may cause them to display abnormal behavior. As of 2006, at least two-thirds of the world's zoos keep elephants in groups of four or fewer.

by Salford University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3195