Loved this article! I’ve always been a proponent that every living thing has the intelligence it needs to live a fulfilling life and should be treated with respect. It’s frustrating when people throw all decency out the window the second they’re not “morally obligated”, all the while ignoring or downplaying any evidence to the contrary.

https://apple.news/ABNDmFdUATASguliIrTK8Ug

TL;DR research suggests bees, and all other insects tested have emotions and can feel

Insects Feel Joy and Pain — Scientific American

Insects have surprisingly rich inner lives—a revelation that has wide-ranging ethical implications