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Letter: Time to truly recognise animal consciousness

Published 25 September 2024

From Elizabeth Belben, Radstock, Somerset, UK

You report that individuals in numerous species, including a type of marmoset, seem to call members of their group by name. This suggests they have a concept of individual identity. While people argue about whether computers will ever be conscious, shouldn’t we be passing laws to establish the rights of non-human animals who already show signs of being conscious? (7 September, p 11)

Issue no. 3510 published 28 September 2024

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