Books on table - Thomas Holst Lund
Introduction to animal ethics

The principles and practices of animal ethics

 Two horses lying down on paddock - Astrid Helene Birk
Animal Ethics Dilemma

Try the interactive tool and learn about different ethical views on animal ethics

 Artificial pig tail and pig
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Companion animals
Companion animals receive special treatment in some situations - in others, they suffer as a direct result of the way we use them
Cat in tree
Laboratory animals
Within the realm of science, animals are exposed to discomfort and will eventually be killed - can we as human beings justify this?
Rat on red rat house
Farm animals
Even though many people seem to agree that the lives of farm animals are often very hard, the consumption of animal products is still high
Bull calf
Wild animals
Management of wild animals gives rise to considerable controversy and dispute because of conflicting interests and moral views
Deer in forest