Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 - Modern Sciences

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Study finds red-footed tortoises can experience moods

New research provides the first clear evidence that reptiles experience long-term mood states, a discovery that could reshape animal welfare laws and our understanding of sentience.

July 22, 2025