> with no concept of “a better life” or “freedom” This is easily refuted by the myriad instances of animals escaping their captors, strategizing, and even empa

> with no concept of “a better life” or “freedom” This is easily refuted by the myriad instances of animals escaping their captors, strategizing, and even empathizing. For academic writing on exactly that, I suggest reading "Animal Resistance in the Global Capitalist Era" by Sarat Colling.