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Category: Anthrozoology

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Do chickens have feelings?

Posted on November 27, 2017January 25, 2019 by Alison Lever

Why should anyone ask this question? The UK House of Commons has decided to reject an amendment that would ensure that UK law recognises that non-human animals are sentient. In other words, the MPs decided to vote against recognising that animals other than humans have feelings. This is a bit jaw-dropping for pet owners. We’re…

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Run rabbit run …A short history of rabbits and humans

Posted on November 3, 2017August 1, 2018 by Alison Lever

‘Run rabbit run’ was a popular British song of the 1940s. It was strongly on the side of the rabbit, and against the farmer who wanted his rabbit pie. A lot of Brits today would also back the rabbit, arguing that we can buy meat in a supermarket, so there’s no need to kill cute…

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