Originally Posted by Jasper84

@Ilya i agree that we tend to respect similar creatures more, but that it is an aspect of evolution i doubt. Psychology i think. I also think that in a sense, what we naturally associate is all we have as a judge. We also naturally respect larger creatures more.
Maybe it can help, trying to study creatures more, to find analogies with creatures we have positive associations with? Then we bump those creatures up the 'respectability' or 'weighs', to a level closer to what is deserved. Many sea creatures may have to be respected more.

Also even if we respect a certain creature: What rights does it get. Some creatures have different needs then others.
PS hadnt seen your post writing my previous post