Animal law encompasses a broad range of legal frameworks and regulations aimed at safeguarding the rights of animals, ensuring their welfare, and preventing cruelty and exploitation.

In Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Espy (1992), a federal court recognized for the first time that animals have legal standing to sue, granting them the right to seek legal protection against harm.

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is a federal law that regulates the use of animals in research, exhibition, and transport, and sets minimum standards for their care and handling.

The Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport (CPAT) is an international agreement that sets standards for the humane transportation of animals across borders.

Animal advocacy organizations work towards a range of goals, including promoting animal adoption, educating the public, lobbying for stronger laws, and providing legal representation for animals.

Animal slaughter refers to the intentional killing of animals for food or other purposes.

Animal sentience refers to the scientific understanding that animals have the capacity to feel pain, pleasure, and other emotions.

Animal welfare laws are designed to protect animals from unnecessary pain and suffering, ensuring their humane treatment.

Animal standing refers to the legal principle that animals can have legal rights and interests that can be recognized and protected by courts.

Animal personhood refers to the legal concept that animals can be recognized as legal persons, granting them certain rights and responsibilities under the law.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international agreement that aims to conserve biodiversity, ensure the sustainable use of natural resources, and promote fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources.

Animal captivity refers to the practice of keeping animals in confinement for entertainment or other purposes.

Animal rights refer to the moral and legal principles that animals have inherent value and should be treated with respect, regardless of their usefulness to humans.

Animal testing refers to the use of animals in scientific research and experimentation to study various aspects of biology, medicine, and other fields.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement that aims to regulate the international trade of endangered species to prevent their over-exploitation and extinction.