Two goldfish just got more legal rights than my houseplant. Honestly, fair.
Argentine Court Recognizes Fish as Sentient Beings, Setting Global Precedent for Animal Rights
A Buenos Aires court ruled that two goldfish, Fede and Magui, are sentient beings, not property, after the advocacy group Empty Cages complained they were kept in a cramped tank outside a sushi restaurant, losing scales in the sun and noise. The fish now live in a 660-gallon aquarium under an aquatic specialist's care. The ruling sets a legal precedent for animal sentience beyond Argentina.
Source: Argentine Court Recognizes Fish as Sentient Beings, Setting Global Precedent for Animal Rights — Happy Eco News
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