The Gladiator Sparrow: Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research on Captive Populations of Wild Animals

Educational Resource
Author:Anonymous
Abstract:

This case discusses whether humans should consider animal suffering and sentience when conducting research; and, who is stopping an experiment justified on the grounds that animal welfare takes precedence over human intellectual endeavor?

Keywords:
Animal Use, Conflict of Interest, Mentors and Trainees, Research and Practice
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Contributor:Schrag, Brian
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/graduate-research-ethics-cases-and-commentaries-volume-4-2000/gladiator-sparrow-ethical
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Hypothetical / Fictional Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/9h0f-1v52