Animal rights is the philosophy that animals possess inherent moral rights and should not be used for human benefit. It advocates for the end of animal exploitation in agriculture, research, and entertainment. Animal Rights: Definition, Issues, and Examples
This means the end of factory farming, animal testing, circuses, rodeos, zoos, and, for strict abolitionists, even pet ownership (often rebranded as "guardianship" or "companionship"). Animal rights is the philosophy that animals possess