Dogs As Pets, But Pigs As Food - Why Humans Love Animals Differently

DIFFERENCES IN BEING INDIFFERENT: STUDY IN SINGAPORE

As an organisation who works on raising awareness for different kinds of animals, from chickens (in the food industry), rabbits (#cosmetictesting), tortoises (#illegalwildlifetrade), snakes (#humanwildlifeconflict), dolphins (#Captivity) to the common rock pigeons and more – these perceptions can create challenges, as we try to raise funds or encourage public to take action for the animals.

“A new study [in Singapore] has shone a light on why we might categorise animals differently in our minds, and used creatures such as sharks, alligators, pigs, dogs, rabbits and cows to see what our social perceptions of these species were…

…as humans, there is a tendency to categorise which ones are loved and which ones are to be eaten, and a new study might have the answer why.”

https://news.sky.com/story/dogs-as-pets-but-pigs-as-food-why-humans-love-animals-differently-12767227?fbclid=IwAR1nojqmDgfGX54f3nf4IyF11ZnjhxrsO2IwtodJyTaun7W5VmbPav5EYYc

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A new study has shone a light on why we might categorise animals differently in our minds and used creatures such as sharks, alligators, pigs, dogs, rabbits and cows to see what our social perceptions of these species were.

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/dogs-as-pets-but-pigs-as-food-why..

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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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