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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/7/661
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