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Review of the Evidence of Sentience in Cephalopod Molluscs and Decapod Crustaceans
Birch J, Burn C, Schnell A, Browning H, Crump A
London School of Economics
Abstract
This independent review, commissioned by the UK government, concluded there is strong scientific evidence that cephalopods and decapod crustaceans are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain and suffering.
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