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What does it mean?
Humanity depends heavily on animals, so we have a responsibility for their welfare; destroying them harms ourselves.
In plain terms
We must protect animals because our survival depends on them.
What can you take from it?
Treat animal welfare as essential to human well‑being.

Where it applies

  • environment policy
  • food production
  • conservation

Putting it to work

  • enforce animal protection laws
  • promote sustainable farming

Questions to consider

  • What are the consequences of ignoring animal welfare?
  • How can societies balance development and animal protection?

Another view

Complex economic pressures can conflict with animal welfare.

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