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'Octopussy': animals have feelings too | |
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2021-12-01 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 亚太 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | What is going on?While many have long suspected it, it is nice to have it finally confirmed - animals have feelings. The United Kingdom has extended its Animal Welfare Bill to include octopuses, crabs and lobsters as sentient beings. The extension to the current scope of animals included in the Bill came as a result of a London School of Economics research article which said that there was strong scientific evidence that these animals have the capacity to experience “pain, pleasure, boredom, excitement, frustration, anxiety and joy”. This is hardly surprising for anyone who has watched the Oscar award winning movie My Octopus Teacher, that tracked how a South African filmmaker formed a unique bond with an octopus. Humane Society International and other animal rights networks praised the UK’s evidence-based approach. The organisations also called for research on animals’ sentience to be based on science, rather than political preferences, cultural preferences or convenience. The Bill aims to limit cruel commercial practices and protect animals from painful deaths such as boiling lobsters alive. Why is it important?Caring about animal rights is simply the smart and right thing to do.
Ethics, commercials, and health… what else do we need to start caring about animal-rights? What is the message?Animal welfare concerns farmers, investors, consumers and the animals themselves. Your attitude can be reflected in your actions - from your dinner plate to the alignment of your investment portfolio. If you are an animal welfare-minded investor and would like to limit your allocation to any animal-based products, learn more about the trend by reading this paper on vegan investment. In the meantime why not re-watch some documentaries? Other than ‘My Octopus Teacher’, we also recommend Octopussy and The Lobster. Thanks for reading to the end of this story!We would be grateful if you would consider joining as a member of The EB Circle. This helps to keep our stories and resources free for all, and it also supports independent journalism dedicated to sustainable development. For a small donation of S$60 a year, your help would make such a big difference. |
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来源平台 | Eco-Business Research |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/342912 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
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