Once Bitten, Twice Shy. Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me..

🦀 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐛?

“Once bitten, twice shy”!

“Fool me twice, shame on me”

These phrases remind us to learn from past mistakes and pain, to be cautious and avoid repeating them. Just like us, crustaceans like crabs, lobsters, and prawns exhibit behaviours of long-term memory of painful experiences and avoid harmful stimuli.

A recent study published in Biology sheds light on the growing scientific evidence that crustaceans are #sentient beings, experiencing pain, stress, and discomfort, just like other animals.

In #Singapore, the regulatory gaps in welfare of crustaceans in the food industry have led to practices of keeping live crabs and lobsters in cramped tanks. These practices also see their claws tied, which can cause significant stress and suffering.

The live purchase of these animals often leads to unregulated processing in private settings, such as boiling them alive or removing their shells while they are still conscious. In recent years, ACRES has handled cases of live crabs being used in lion dance and claw machines for consumption. Countries such as Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand, and a city in Italy have banned boiling conscious, live lobsters.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬?

It’s time to rethink how we treat crustaceans in our daily life. Simple changes like opting for plant-based seafood alternatives can make a difference for these often-overlooked animals.

Picture credits:

Shatabdi Chakrabarti We Animals

Seb Alex We Animals

Bear Witness Australia We Animals

#CrustaceansFeelPain #AnimalSentience #CrueltyFreeLiving #CompassionForAll #BeAnimalConscious #ACRESSingapore #AnimalsMatter #SeaFood #ChilliCrab #BlackPepperCrab #CerealPrawn #TigerPrawns #Crabs #CrabCakes #SingaporeChilliCrab #Lobster #LobsterRoll #seafoodBoil #SeafoodMukbang #Mukbang #PlantBased

Source: https://www.facebook.com/625160822979205/posts/1012497114245..

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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