Consciousness — the mysterious experience of being alive — may be far more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously thought. For years, science recognized awareness in mammals and birds. Recent research and expert declarations now suggest there’s a realistic possibility of conscious experience in a broader range of animals, including octopuses, bees, and even insects. Insects such as bees have been shown to count, recognize faces, solve problems, and exhibit behaviors that resemble emoti

Science shows that animals are sentient beings who think and feel, have unique personalities and complex needs of their own. Therefore, they deserve not just a life worth living, but a good life. Today, let's get the world thinking about animal sentience. #WorldAnimalDay Images by Jo-Anne McArthur and Andrew Skowron | We Animals Media | World Animal Protection