Do you favor or oppose the cloning of companion animals, such as dogs or cats?
Favor (%)
Oppose (%)
Don't Know (%)
All
13
80
6
Women
-
86
-
Men
-
74
-
Age 55+
-
88
-
35–54
-
82
-
18–34
-
73
-
Should companies be allowed to genetically engineer animals for sale as pets?
Yes, Should (%)
No, Should Not (%)
Don't Know (%)
All
12
84
4
Women
-
89
-
Men
-
78
-
Age 55+
-
87
-
35–54
-
85
-
18–34
-
81
-
Differences by region and education were minor.
Survey of 1008 American adults, conducted Feb 5–8, 2004. Margin of error at 95% confidence level is plus or minus 3 points for the full sample, larger for sub-groups.
Riquet Mammoth Kakao (c.1920)
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