Imagine posting a harmless picture of a turtle on your Facebook feed, only to find your account banned, slapped with a violation notice, or facing restrictions on your pages and groups. This bizarre scenario has become a reality for some users, highlighting the unexpected consequences of sharing certain images on social media platforms like Facebook. One follower shared … [Read more...] about Banned for a Turtle: The Unforeseen Consequences of Social Media Posting
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Boiling Lobsters Alive in the UK May Be Banned Under “Sentient Being” Law; Can They Feel Pain?
A new rule in the UK intended to safeguard the welfare rights of animals regarded as sentient beings may forbid boiling lobsters alive. What does science have to say about the ethical minefield of crustacean misery and frying pots? Do lobsters feel pain? Are they sentient? The UK government first submitted a measure to formally recognize animals as sentient beings back in … [Read more...] about Boiling Lobsters Alive in the UK May Be Banned Under “Sentient Being” Law; Can They Feel Pain?