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One of the earliest recorded advocates for animal welfare was the Greek philosopher Pythagoras (c. 570-495 BCE). He believed that animals had souls and should be treated with kindness and respect. Pythagoras' ideas were revolutionary for his time and laid the foundation for future animal welfare movements.
Animal welfare and animal rights are distinct frameworks for how humans should treat non-human animals. While focuses on the quality of life and humane treatment within human use, rights argues that animals have inherent moral worth and should not be used by humans at all [21, 22]. 1. Key Frameworks & Principles One of the earliest recorded advocates for animal
These freedoms are the gold standard for zoos, farms, and laboratories worldwide. Note what they do not say: they do not grant the animal a right to life or liberty. A dairy cow under the Five Freedoms can still be sent to slaughter, as long as her death is painless. Pythagoras' ideas were revolutionary for his time and