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Crickets May Feel Pain

Updated 2026-05-12 23:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists suggest that crickets exhibit behaviors indicative of pain, challenging the notion that insects do not feel it. This research could have implications for animal welfare.

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The Guardian
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