Species

Which animal species are most commonly used for testing medicines and cosmetics? This section takes a look at the various tests run on differnt species.

Below are our 4 articles in the species' category:

Cats and Dogs Used for Testing

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...

Invertebrates Used for Testing

Invertebrates are useful for research experiments because they can be housed in large numbers and have helped us to learn important aspects of...

Non-human Primates Used for Testing

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...

Rodents, Fish and Rabbits Used for Testing

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