The Basics
History and Public Opinion
Testing and Research
Alternatives and Ethics
Animal testing today
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How Many animals are used for testing each year?

26 Million

100

Who was the kidnapped pet whose story helped make rules for animal testing stricter?

Pepper the Dalmatian

100

What do scientists test to see if something is poisonous?

Toxicology Tests

100

What are the three R's in animal testing?

Reduce, Refine, Replace

100

What is one reason scientists still do animal testing?

To make sure products are safe for human use

200

What is the name of the law that regulates animal testing?

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA)

200

In a 2013 poll, what percentage of Americans said medical testing on animals is morally acceptable?

56%

200

What must companies learn about a drug before selling it to the public?

If it's safe

200

What is an electronic thing scientists can use for animal testing without hurting animals?

Computers

200

Why do some people say animal testing is unfair and bad?

it can stress or hurt animals

300

What year was the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) passed?

1966

300

Which age group is least likely to say animal testing is morally acceptable?

People ages 18-34

300

Name one animal that's often used in lab tests

Monkeys, rabbits, or guinea pigs

300

Why might the effects of a new drug on humans be different from the effects on animals?

Our bodies are different 

300

What is one thing animals test besides medicine?

Makeup or cleaning products

400

How many animal species must a drug company test new drugs on before they can be given to humans?

Two

400

What caused people to demand new laws for animal testing in the 1960s?

Stories of pets being stolen and used in labs

400

Why do animals still get hurt in labs even with safety measures and strict laws?

They don't always get pain medicine after getting tested on

400

Why do people want new testing methods?

It would be better for the animals

400

What is one goal scientists have for the future of animal testing?

To find a safer way to test that does not hurt animals

500

What is one kind of animal that was not included in the 1,134,693 animals used for testing in 2010?

rats, mice, farm animals, or cold-blooded animals.

500

What question do people argue about animal testing?

If it's wrong or right to test on animals

500

Why do scientists test new drugs on animals first?

To keep humans safe

500

Why do some people still support animal testing?

It helps find new medicines

500

What is a new technology that could replace animals in testing?

Lab-grown cells

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