Animal rights

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_rights)

Animal rights is the idea that some or all nonhuman animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives, and that their most basic interests – such as an interest in not suffering – should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
04-Jan-2013

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