Despite the progress, the 21st century presents massive challenges for animal advocates:
The end of animals in entertainment, such as circuses or marine parks. Legal standing for non-human animals in court. The Intersection of Science and Sentience Despite the progress, the 21st century presents massive
The bridge between these two schools of thought is . Modern science has proven that many animals—not just mammals, but birds, cephalopods (like octopuses), and even some insects—possess the capacity to feel pain, joy, and boredom. Despite the progress
(access to fresh water and a healthy diet). cephalopods (like octopuses)
The gold standard for welfare is the originally developed for livestock but now applied across the board: