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Do lobsters have the capacity to feel pain?

Asked by Paradox25 (10223points) April 26th, 2012

It is an odd thing to ask on here maybe but this is something that I’ve always wondered about. For some odd reason I find that I can’t bring myself to order lobster when I eat out, and I’m always thinking about what I’ve just asked especially considering that lobsters are usually boiled alive.

I have tried googling for the answer but the issue still doesn’t seem to be resolved. This may very well be an issue that will never get resolved either but any input, links or book recommmendations are welcome here. Do you think that lobsters (and/or other crustaceans) feel pain when they’re being boiled alive?

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