Disturbing Experiment Bolsters the Case That Lobsters Feel Pain After All

A study on Norway lobsters found that mild electric shocks triggered escape behavior and stress signals, suggesting a pain-like response.

Common painkillers such as aspirin and lidocaine reduced or eliminated that reaction, strengthening the case for nociception in crustaceans.

The findings could shape animal welfare rules, cooking practices, and humane killing standards for lobsters and other crustaceans.