The term "zooerastia" refers to a practice or interest in sexual activity involving non-human animals. This highly controversial topic is illegal in most countries and considered an act of cruelty to animals. Due to the negative connotations associated with this word, various synonyms have been used to refer to the same activity. These synonyms include "bestiality," "zoophilia," "sexual perversion," and "animal abuse." These terms also carry negative connotations and are used to discourage and condemn these activities from taking place. Animal rights activists and organizations advocate against these practices, promoting the ethical treatment of animals and responsible human behavior towards them.