The researchers from around the world signed a declaration aimed at highlighting animal consciousness and, consequently, how we treat animals. According to these scientists, there is reason to believe that animals possess consciousness—not just animals that resemble humans, but a wide variety of species. For animals with phenomenal consciousness, actions are experiences.”Octopuses Avoid PainNot only can octopuses feel pain, but they actively seek to avoid it—just like humans. However, understanding animal consciousness remains an open question. By broadening our understanding of which animals have consciousness, we blur the line between humans on one side and animals on the other.