A great deal has changed since the 1920s, when dissection became commonplace. Today, many people are concerned about the complex ecosystems that are destroyed when millions of animals are removed from their habitats for this purpose. When taken from breeding facilities, animals invariably suffer as they are raised, prepared, and killed for dissection.

Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, this picture is changing rapidly. New teaching methods have arrived, and students are reaping the benefits. Digital Frog, NeoTek, and DryLab computer software, for example, offer an in-depth study of amphibian biology—without the controversy and expense of dissection.

Students and teachers are choosing better and more humane teaching methods, paving the way for more efficient and effective learning. Learn more about introducing your school to dissection alternatives in the What You Can Do section.