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Mammals, birds, and increasingly recognized organisms like cephalopods (octopuses) and decapod crustaceans (crabs and lobsters) possess sentience. This means they can experience positive and negative emotional states, including joy, affection, fear, anxiety, and physical pain. Studies show that pigs can play video games, crows can manufacture tools, and elephants mourn their dead. This growing body of evidence forces society to expand its circle of moral consideration. Critical Frontiers in Animal Advocacy bestiality active horse fuck women exteme zo full