They don’t see a logical contradiction. They look at the world as if it is a perfect garden of Eden polluted by humanity, though they the true believers are good and should manage the garden.
Animals, in this worldview, are the pure innocents. They’re to be protected and cared for by the enlightened and blessed. Baby humans are at best potential caretakers, at worst and in most cases pollution on the planet.
They’re appropriating the concept of original sin but leave out redemption through Christ.
Safe to assume that horse racing is next?