Crabs, octopuses and lobsters turned out to be intelligent creatures. They are now protected by law

An independent review of studies found that decapod crustaceans and cephalopods should be

The review found strong scientific evidence that these invertebrates are capable of experiencing feelings such as pain and suffering.Now this is confirmed at the legislative level by the new draft law on the protection of animals, which is now being consideredThe Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Sensitivity is defined as the abilitythe body to experience feelings, and it is more than just the ability to feel pain. It is about whether the animal can experience joy, excitement and sorrow.

As part of the introduction of the Welfare of Intelligent Animals Bill, scientists conducted an independent review to examine whether some invertebrates are intelligent.The researchers studied two main groups of invertebrates: decapod crustaceans (such as crabs, lobsters, and crayfish) and cephalopods (including octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish).Octopuses turned out to be the most sensitive, and scientists recognized the nautiloids, a subgroup of cephalopods, as the most unintelligent.

Having studied over 300 scientific studies, we have cometo the conclusion that cephalopods and decapods should be considered sapient and therefore included within the scope of the animal welfare law. The amendment will also help address a major inconsistency: octopuses and other cephalopods have been protected by science for many years, but so far have not received any protection outside of science.

Jonathan Burch, author of the review at the Centre for the Philosophy of the Natural and Social Sciences at the London School of Economics

In a statement, the UK government said that the inclusion of certain animals in the billon social security will not retroactively alter current sectoral practices.But now they are protected by the law of inhumane slaughter.A few recommendations for making changes to current commercial practices. prohibit the following methods of slaughter: boiling alive, slowly raising the temperature of the water, separating the belly from thechest or separation of the head of the rib cage, any other form of living dismemberment and immersion in fresh water (osmotic shock).

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