Animal testing can be traced back to the 17th century with Harvey’s experiments on numerous animal species aiming to demonstrate blood circulation.Protest and controversy against animal testing emerged during the twentieth century with a strong focus against cosmetic testing. Protesters argue that an animal should have the same right as a human and it is wrong because the inability of animals to consent to the tests.Animal testing should be illegal because: regardless of government regulation animals are still mistreated and there are now alternative ways which can eliminate most of animal testing and produce more reliable results.

Despite government regulations, animals are mistreated. For example, the Animal Welfare Act regulates the