The image to the right has the number of animals used intesting in Australia, 2004.Every year animals are tortured and killed by scientist for our safety. But the tests they get from testing on animals isn't as accurate as the many non-animal testing alternatives.
Around the world companies are testing on animals right this minute just to make sure if the product you are using is safe to use. Its estimated that tens of millions of animals are used in animal testing every year around the world in labs.
Percentage of different types of animals used in labs across the world-
Mice-53%
Rats-19.5%
Guinea pigs-2.1%
Other Rodents-0.8%
Rabbits-2.6%
Cold-blooded Animals-15%
Birds-5.4%
Horses and Donkeys-1.1%
Carnivores-0.33%
Apes and Monkeys-0.09%
Other Mammels-0.08%
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