Aus der Sunday Times:
‘Stressed’ fish get bill of rights
The government has ruled that fish may feel pain and will draw up a charter of rights to protect them from inhumane treatment in research laboratories ... Home Office guidelines will ensure that fish used for scientific study are monitored for signs of stress. Scientists will be required to “enrich” the animals’ lives by putting shelters and other features in aquariums. The charter also stipulates that laboratories and universities should “retire” fish at a reasonable age so they can enjoy their old age.
Was kommt als nächstes? Gesprächstherapie für neurotische Fische? Seniorengymnastik für pensionierte Versuchsfische? Und hat das britische Innenministerium im Moment eigentlich nichts Besseres zu tun?