Several states are considering animal welfare law reform, with much interest around the issue of sentience. Here are some changes that would make a real difference to animals’ lives.
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Why an exploding aquarium in Berlin should destroy prevailing myths about the inner lives of fish.
Slow progress may be better than none at all for animals living in the UK.
A proposed new large-scale octopus farm in Spain is a huge risk to the welfare of this sentient and intelligent animal.
Octopus, crabs, prawns demonstrate clear signs of emotion, such as pain and ‘anxiety-like’ behaviour.
The plan to criminalise pet theft is more about pet owners’ wellbeing than for the animals themselves.
Proposed legislation would required the government to consider how all of its policies affect animal welfare.
Jane Goodall is a pioneering primatologist who redefined what it means to be human. She spoke to Clive Phillips, a professor of animal welfare.
The new law is largely symbolic so the ACT can boast animal welfare credentials without putting animal-related industries offside. Still, it could create positive change.
It’s not only banner-waving activists who care about animal welfare, a recent government report found the majority of people surveyed have concerns and want reform.
Recognising animals as sentient means welfare laws must consider animals’ feelings as well as their physical conditions.
Capuchin monkeys understand fairness, sheep recognise their friends, rats make sacrifices for buddies. Yes, animals are sentient. Here’s the science.
Top contributors
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Research Fellow in Comparative Psychology, University of Cambridge
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, London School of Economics and Political Science
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Former Foundation Professor of Animal Welfare, University of Queensland, Curtin University
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Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Law, Deakin University
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Honorary Associate, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Research Fellow in Human Canine Interactions, Nottingham Trent University
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Senior Lecturer in Human Animal Studies, Centre for Animal Welfare, University of Winchester
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Veterinarian and PhD scholar, University of Sydney
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PhD student, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience and Sleep Science, University of Surrey
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Birmingham City University
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Lecturer in Animal Cognition and Welfare, Royal Veterinary College
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Lecturer in Law, University of Leicester
