Explore the fascinating world of animal sentience in this 29-minute talk by Helen Lambert, delivered during the Animal Satellite meeting on The Science of Animal Sentience: Refining Experimental Biology. Delve into the concept of animal sentience, its historical context, and the evidence supporting the idea that animals possess conscious experiences. Examine the challenges of anthropomorphism and learn about methods for measuring sentience in various species. Investigate the roles of empathy and nonverbal communication in understanding animal consciousness. Discover the findings of systematic reviews on reptile and insect sentience, and gain insights into upcoming research in this captivating field of study.