6. Ethiopia
Score – 82
This state located in the Horn of Africa has some protections set against animal cruelty. While it doesn’t recognize animal sentience, Ethiopia’s laws state that acts of cruelty against animals cannot be committed in the public eye, although there’s nothing to be said about the privacy of one’s property. Farm animals and pets also have some protection, but, once again, the law only mentions public displays of cruelty.
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