The Animal Welfare Act 2006 applies to the welfare of which animals?

• A. Wild animals only
• B. Domestic animals and livestock
• C. Exotic animals only
• D. All animals equally

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is that the Animal Welfare Act 2006 protects animals that are in human care. It sets out offences for causing unnecessary suffering to animals that someone is responsible for, such as pets and farm animals. That means domestic animals and livestock are the primary groups covered, which is why this option is considered correct. Wild animals in their natural habitat aren’t under human care, unless they’re kept in captivity or under someone’s control, in which case they also fall under the Act’s protections. Saying all animals equally isn’t accurate because unmanaged wildlife outside human control isn’t within the Act’s typical scope.