Octopuses feel pain and need legal protectionWhen you think of an octopus or lobster, what comes to mind? Seafood or intelligent marine life?
A group of Conservative MPs think it's the latter and argue they should be included in a law to protect animals.
The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill recognises animal sentience - which is the capacity of animals to have feelings, including pain and suffering.
It currently says fish, and other vertebrates which feel pain, should be protected as much as possible.