Anthropocentrism refers to a human-centered worldview in which human beings are considered the primary focus of moral concern and the most significant entities in the natural world. The term is derived from the Greek words “anthropos” meaning human and “kentron” meaning centre. In an anthropocentric perspective, nature is often valued mainly for its usefulness to humans, such as providing resources, economic benefits, scientific opportunities, and aesthetic enjoyment. Traditional ethical systems and many modern development models have frequently adopted this approach by treating non-human nature as a means for fulfilling human needs and interests. Environmental ethicists have criticized strong anthropocentrism because it overlooks the intrinsic value of non-human entities and contributes to ecological degradation, exploitation of animals, and unsustainable use of natural resources. They argue that moral consideration should not be restricted only to humans but should be extended to other forms of life and ecological systems. Different approaches within environmental ethics propose different ways of expanding moral standing beyond human beings. One approach emphasizes extending moral standing to animals. Animal-centered environmental ethics argues that animals possess