Fig. 2: Average ratings by species category: pet (cat, dog, horse, rabbit), profit (chicken, cow, deer, shrimp) and pest (pigeon, rat, spider, wasp).

Error bars show two standard errors of the mean. A Likeability ratings where 2 indicates a strong liking for the species category, −2 indicates a strong disliking and 0 suggests participants are neutral/uncertain of their feelings. B APQ scores where 3 indicates a neutral attitude and scores below 3 reflect varying levels of disagreement with the use of the animals by species category.