Production and sale of foie gras banned in Brazil
Law 154751 banned the production and sale of foods obtained through the forced feeding of animals in Brazil Read more
New Animal Ethics report on sentience in decapod crustaceans
It is part of a campaign that seeks to raise awareness about one of the most neglected and exploited groups of animals: aquatic animals, especially invertebrates Read more
New article on sentience in aquatic animals
This article examines two questions: the sentience of these animals and the different harms that they suffer. This can help us gain more knowledge about what we can do to help them. Read more
The objection that eating animals is natural
One of the most common objections to veganism is the claim that eating animals is right because it’s natural. People often point out that humans sit at the top of the food chain. Read more
Different approaches to animal advocacy
In this text, we’ll explore two types of approaches with the goal of getting more people to care about issues affecting animals: the total approach and the sufficient approach Read more
How to influence different types of audiences
We’ll analyze some characteristics of different types of audiences that directly influence the possibility of doing something that benefits animals, and to what extent that is impactful Read more
How do we determine which problems deserve priority?
We need to investigate how we can assess which problems should be prioritized: we’ll look at some priority criteria, and we’ll investigate which of the world’s problems should currently receive priority Read more
Expanding the reach of our documentaries: AI & Animals and Seantience
Through our two documentary projects, we are addressing neglected ethical issues and the challenges posed by emerging technologies. Read more
March 28: 10th World Day for the End of Fishing and Aquaculture Farms
Recognizing that fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods are sentient is the first step toward a world in which their interests are taken into account Read more
Why current language models should align with the consideration of all sentient beings
LLMs shape what information circulates, what arguments seem reasonable, and what interests are considered relevant Read more
Animal Ethics launches AI & Animals: A Documentary
We are thrilled to announce that Animal Ethics has just launched AI & Animals: A Documentary. The film explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the situation of animals. Read more
European speaking tour of activist Shao Ran, former Cetacean trainer in China
For the first time in Europe, Shao Ran, one of China’s most well-known animal advocates, will conduct a speaking tour Read more
Rewilding in the United Kingdom
Rewilding has become increasingly popular across the United Kingdom in recent years. Conservationist organizations and political groups have been pushing to reintroduce species. Read more
Wild animal suffering series of talks at Delhi University | January 2026
Aditya S. Karanam, outreach coordinator at Animal Ethics, will deliver a series of talks across Delhi University colleges Read more
2026: New projects for the most neglected areas of animal advocacy
We would like 2026, with your help, to be the year when these topics go from being marginal to becoming global debates Read more
Seantience online screening and live Q&A session for International Animal Rights Day
December 10 is International Animal Rights Day, a date that commemorates the importance of recognizing and defending all sentient beings Read more
Highlights of Animal Ethics activities in 2025
We’ve expanded our reach by launching materials in new formats, adding languages, and strengthening our campaigns around the world Read more
Dispelling common misconceptions about sentience-centered ethics
The criterion of sentience holds that we should give moral consideration to all beings capable of having experiences Read more
Seantience: a documentary exploring the capacity to feel of aquatic animals
We launch Seantience, a short documentary produced by Animal Ethics and directed by Xiana Castro Read more
How to test whether an attitude is speciesist
Speciesism is a term created to draw an analogy with other forms of discrimination. It consists of unjustly disfavoring members of certain species. Read more
