Species

Cats and dogs in animal testing have gathered a great deal of criticism, which is partly due to their place in society as beloved pets. It can be difficult for people to imagine a fluffy cat or dog ...

Invertebrates are useful for research experiments because they can be housed in large numbers and have helped us to learn important aspects of genetics. They are, however, not similar enough to ...

While there is a wide range of animals used for testing purposes, non-human primates deserve particular attention due to their likeness to humans and the controversy their use has generated ...

Rodents, fish and rabbits are all used in animal testing. Rodents in particular are commonly used, which includes rats, mice, guinea pigs and hamsters, among others. Fish and rabbits are less ...