Too bad you think that way.
Too bad?
It’s biblical.
The Bible says, “A good man is kind to his animals.” It also says we are to “Rise, kill and eat” them (they are food) and that we are to have dominion over them, repeatedly. Prior to the sacrifice of Christ we were to sacrifice them, a lot.
So we deduce it is not a sin to kill an animal; but it is a sin to be cruel, say, torture.
Animals are not people and it is unhealthy for you to have an inappropriately elevated view of them. They are beautiful, marvelous, parts of creation and can certainly be admired.
And the civil magistrate can pass laws protecting species for diversity, sure, but keep them reasonable.