Creature comforts The Hidden Lives of Lab Animals Larry Carbone University of California Press, 2026. 360 pp.

Key Points

• The aim is to emphasize the need for compassionate care and updated legal protections for lab animals.
• Discussion of the current legal status of lab animals
• Analysis of their living conditions
• Arguments for improved welfare practices
• Highlights the emotional and physical needs of lab animals
• Suggests changes in legal frameworks to benefit animal welfare
• Calls for greater awareness and advocacy from society