this is getting somewhat mis-understood
That animals can experience the sensation of pain is without question. What is not clear is whether that pain is perceived as a cognitive emotional experience. It is likely that higher orders (cats dogs monkeys etc) do indeed have pain cognition but it is hard to prove (though the studies are there). Still not a great day for animal welfare regardless of the politics
(, Tue 21 Nov 2017, 22:48, Reply)
