Results: 85% of Americans Want Animal Testing Phased Out

A new survey shows that Americans' attitudes toward experiments on animals have changed significantly in recent years, with the vast majority now favoring phasing out animal experiments in favor or other research methods. 85% of Americans surveyed agreed with the statement "Animal experimentation should be phased out in favor of more modern research methods". Do you think animal experimentation should be phased out?

The new survey represents a continued shift away from support for animal research. A 2018 Pew Research Center study found that 47% of Americans were in favor of using animals in scientific research labs and 52% opposed it. Have you changed your views on animal experimentation since 2018?

Given the statement, "The US government should commit to a plan to phase out experiments on animals," 80% agreed or strongly agreed. Do you think the government needs to come up with a plan to phase it out?