Editorial Policy

Purpose

FaunaHub publishes educational content about animals, pet care, and wildlife. Our editorial policy governs how that content is created, what standards it must meet, and how it is maintained over time.

Content Standards

All content on FaunaHub must meet these minimum standards:

• No invented facts. We do not fabricate scientific classifications, statistics, conservation status, or veterinary data.
• No fake citations. We do not create fake URLs, invent source names, or attribute claims to non-existent studies.
• No lorem ipsum or placeholder text in any user-facing content.
• No fake reviews, ratings, or testimonials.
• No thin content published solely for search engine traffic without genuine informational value.

Pet Health and Veterinary Content

Pet health content on FaunaHub is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice.

All health-adjacent pages must:

• Include a visible veterinary disclaimer
• Use cautious language appropriate to the uncertainty involved
• Not give diagnoses, medication dosages, or treatment protocols
• Not tell readers to avoid or delay veterinary care
• Mention emergency warning signs where relevant
• Recommend consulting a licensed veterinarian for any health concern

If a pet shows severe symptoms, persistent discomfort, breathing problems, bleeding, poisoning signs, collapse, seizures, or sudden behavior changes, readers should contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal clinic immediately.

Wildlife and Conservation Content

Conservation status references are based on IUCN Red List designations where available. Pages explicitly note when conservation data is approximate or pending review. We do not claim exact population figures unless sourced from a cited authority.

Source Transparency

Authoritative sources we reference for pet and veterinary content include:

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Merck Veterinary Manual
• ASPCA
• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
• VCA Animal Hospitals
• American Kennel Club (AKC) for breed information

For wildlife and encyclopedia content, we reference:

• IUCN Red List
• Smithsonian Institution
• National Geographic
• Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan)
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
• Britannica
• Government wildlife agencies

When a page's sources have not yet been fully verified, this is noted with a "Source review pending" notice.

Affiliate and Commercial Disclosure

FaunaHub may include affiliate links in some content. Commercial relationships do not influence editorial content. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Content Updates

Content is reviewed and updated over time. Each page displays a "Last updated" date. Readers who identify errors or outdated information are encouraged to contact us at info@helperg.com.