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Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient

The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness, signed by 39 universities worldwide, suggests vertebrates and some invertebrates likely have consciousness.
Kristin Andrews of York University indicates it's unclear if the sensations animals experience are pain or distress but confirms they do "feel" something when caught.
Animals can sense the world around them and experience emotions like fear, pleasure, and pain, granting insight into their consciousness.

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The Hill

It’s ‘irresponsible’ to ignore widespread consciousness across animal world, dozens of scientists argue

There is good reason to believe fish, amphibians, molluscs and insects are sentient, according to a new declaration signed by three dozen scientists. The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness argues that current scientific research indicates such widespread animal consciousness is a “realistic possibility” — and that scientists and policymakers must take that into account when considering risks to…

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The Toronto Star

Consciousness a ‘realistic possibility’ in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Biologists, cognitive scientists and philosophers across the globe say there is a reasonable possibility the vast majority of creatures on Earth are sentient in some way.

12 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Times

Are animals conscious beings? Philosophers seem to think so

Scientists have issued a declaration saying that new research is providing evidence of consciousness in even our distant evolutionary cousins

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient

Far more animals than previously thought likely have consciousness, top scientists say in a new declaration — including fish, lobsters and octopus. Recent research backs them up.

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The Globe & Mail

Consciousness a ‘realistic possibility’ in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Recent studies show garter snakes can recognize their own scent, crows can report what they see, octopi can avoid pain and fruit flies can sleep

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It’s ‘irresponsible’ to ignore widespread consciousness across animal world, dozens of scientists argue

It’s ‘irresponsible’ to ignore widespread consciousness across animal world, dozens of scientists argue

Consciousness a ‘realistic possibility’ in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Consciousness a ‘realistic possibility’ in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Are animals conscious beings? Philosophers seem to think so

Are animals conscious beings? Philosophers seem to think so

Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient

Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient

Consciousness a ‘realistic possibility’ in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Consciousness a ‘realistic possibility’ in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

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