Challenges

Understand the various degrees of discomfort animals may experience during testing, from minimal stress to more invasive procedures, and how severity is carefully assessed.

Allegations of Abuse in Animal Testing

Animal testing abuse cases have damaged public trust, but investigations show these incidents are isolated rather than widespread practice.

Controversy of Animal Testing

Animal testing divides scientists and ethicists over whether medical progress justifies using animals in research and military defence.

History of Protests Against Animal Tests

How animal testing protests evolved from the 1960s to today, from cosmetics campaigns to extremist actions and legal reforms.

Leading Animal Testing and Research Organisations

The world's largest animal testing organisations and why they're controversial targets for animal welfare groups.

Threats to Researchers who Use Animals for Testing

Some animal welfare groups use threats and intimidation against researchers who conduct animal testing, crossing into illegal activities.

Using Animals for Testing: Pros Versus Cons

Animal testing has led to major medical breakthroughs, but raises serious ethical concerns that scientists and the public still can't agree on.