Honeybee Sentience: Scientific Evidence and Implications for EU Animal Welfare Policy
The growing recognition of animal sentience has led to notable progress in European Union animal welfare legislation. However, a significant inconsistency remains: while mammals, birds, and cephalopods are legally protected as sentient beings, honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera</i>)—despite ro...
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| Main Authors: | Roberto Bava, Giovanni Formato, Giovanna Liguori, Fabio Castagna |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/7/661 |
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