They can feel pain, use tools and may be capable of complex thought. They are also tasty with pasta and it is quite legal to experiment on them while they are still alive. Yes, I am talking about octopii.
Now the Animal Procedures Committee, responsible for oversight of animal experimentation in Britain, has recommended that UK law be amended to provide cephalopods similar protection to other animals. So far the government, despite accepting the advice, has stalled on changes to the law. Perhaps it is because the PM, who is so fond of his free Italian holidays that he has been nicknamed 'Lo Scroccone' (The Scrounger), has a fondness for Polipi Veraci All'aglio.
We await further developments.
Now the Animal Procedures Committee, responsible for oversight of animal experimentation in Britain, has recommended that UK law be amended to provide cephalopods similar protection to other animals. So far the government, despite accepting the advice, has stalled on changes to the law. Perhaps it is because the PM, who is so fond of his free Italian holidays that he has been nicknamed 'Lo Scroccone' (The Scrounger), has a fondness for Polipi Veraci All'aglio.
We await further developments.
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