The belief that animals have rights similar to humans and should not be used in research is called:

• A. Animal Welfare
• B. Ante-mortem Inspection
• C. Animal Rights
• D. Parturition

Answer: (C)

Animal rights is the belief that animals have rights similar to humans and should not be used in research. This view holds that animals have intrinsic moral status and should not be treated merely as a means to human ends, which includes being used in experiments. Those who hold this perspective often argue that many laboratory or farm uses of animals violate their fundamental rights and should be avoided or replaced with non-animal methods. This contrasts with animal welfare, which focuses on humane treatment and minimizing suffering while still allowing animal use when necessary. The other terms refer to different concepts: ante-mortem inspection relates to checks before slaughter, and parturition is the act of giving birth.