The theory that there is a morally relevant distinction between humans and nonhuman species. (Bioethics Thesaurus)
The moral and ethical bases of the protection of animals from cruelty and abuse. The rights are extended to domestic animals, laboratory animals, and wild animals.
Synonyms: Rights, Animal, Speciesism, Animal Rights
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93; was see ANIMAL WELFARE 1986-92; SPECIESISM was see ANIMAL WELFARE 1987-92 ,refers to domestic, laboratory or wild animals; ANIMAL WELFARE is also available ,use ANIMAL WELFARE to search ANIMAL RIGHTS 1986-92 and SPECIESISM 1987-92
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