Animal exploitation
Animals used for food
The type of animal exploitation that directly harms the most animals is their use for food. Read more
Animals used for clothing
Many animals are exploited and killed for clothing. Animals are harmed to produce leather, fur, wool, feathers, and silk. Read more
Animals used for entertainment
Nonhuman animals are exploited and killed for entertainment. The most significant way is in the form of hunting and sport fishing. Read more
Animal experimentation
Animal experimentation is carried out for the benefit of humans. Many accept experimentation on animals but not on humans for speciesist reasons. Read more
Animals kept as companions or for leisure
Many animals are bred and bought because people like to spend part of their free time with them. These are sold as “companion animals.” Read more