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Report Shows Octopus, Lobster & Crab Feel Pain

A government report in the UK has found that Octopus, Lobster and Crab can feel pain and are deemed...

5:51 PM - 26 Nov 2021

Report Shows Octopus, Lobster...

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Report Shows Octopus, Lobster & Crab Feel Pain

5:51 PM - 26 Nov 2021

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A government report in the UK has found that Octopus, Lobster and Crab can feel pain and are deemed to be sentient beings.

The findings showed that octopus, lobster and crab have highly complex brains and nervous systems.

Report Shows Octopus, Lobster & Crab Feel Pain

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