In Bhutan, killing animals is illegal, and the country has no slaughterhouses. Deeply influenced by Buddhist beliefs, Bhutan promotes compassion for all living things, meaning animals are protected from being killed for food within the country. Related News French film legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91 Indonesia bans cat, dog meat FUNAAB prof pledges N1m for best vet graduate Animals may still die naturally, but the law ensures they are not intentionally harmed. It’s one of the few places in the world where respect for animal life is written into national values, not just tradition. Animals may still die naturally, but the law ensures they are not intentionally harmed. It’s one of the few places in the world where respect for animal life is written into national values, not just tradition.
Did you know there’s a country where animals are not slaughtered
